AIIMS 2018 Chemistry Fluorination Reactions MCQ Question
Assertion : converts to .
Reason : is used to remove unreacted from nuclear reaction.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The reaction between plutonium (Pu) and dioxygendifluoride (O₂F₂) produces plutonium hexafluoride (PuF₆) and dioxygen (O₂), as represented by the balanced equation: Pu + 3O₂F₂ → PuF₆ + 3O₂. This indicates that plutonium reacts completely with dioxygendifluoride, confirming that the statement is true. Option B is incorrect because the reaction does occur as stated, while options C and D are irrelevant since the outcome of the reaction is clearly defined. Understanding this reaction highlights the importance of balancing chemical equations and recognizing the products formed in halogenation processes.
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