Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Halogen compounds

Halogen compounds — practice question

(a)[1]

Complete the electronic configurations for the atoms below. overall species: oxygen: $1s^2\ldots$ fluorine: $1s^2\ldots$

(b(i))[1]

A fluorine–oxygen compound has 3 atoms in each molecule. Predict its formula.

(b(ii))[1]

Draw a ‘dot-and-cross’ diagram to show how it is bonded.

(b(iii))[1]

Suggest the shape of this molecule.

(c(i))[2]

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

(c(ii))[1]

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

(c(iii))[1]

Construct the equation for this reaction.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: oxygen is $(1s)^2 2s^2 2p^4$; fluorine is $(1s)^2 2s^2 2p^5$

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