Reaction with alkalies :
2F2 + 2NaOH —> 2NaF + OF2 + H2O
(cold dilute)
2F2 + 4NaOH —> 4NaF + O2 + 2H2O
(hot conc.)
Halogen other than fluorine
(Cl2, Br2, I2) react with NaOH as follows,
15oC
X2(g) + 2OH– —————> X– + OX– + H2O
(cold dilute) (hypohalite ion)
70oC
X2(g) + 6OH– —————> 5X– + OX3– + 3H2O
(hot conc) (halate ion)
Bleaching action of halogen :
Cl2 acts as bleaching agent, its bleaching action is permanent.
Cl2 water can also act as ink remover.
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