Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Halogen compounds

Halogen compounds — practice question

(a)[1]

Complete the electronic configurations of the atoms below. oxygen: $1s^2\,\ldots$ fluorine: $1s^2\,\ldots$

(b(i))[1]

A fluorine–oxygen compound has three atoms in every molecule. Predict the formula.

(b(ii))[1]

Draw a dot-and-cross diagram that shows the bonding.

(b(iii))[1]

Suggest the shape of the molecule.

(c(i))[2]

Use the $E^\circ$ values in the Data Booklet to compare the oxidising power of fluorine and chlorine.

(c(ii))[1]

Predict the reaction type between the interhalogen compound chlorine fluoride, $\text{ClF}$, and potassium bromide solution.

(c(iii))[1]

Construct an equation for the reaction.

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