2 KrF2 + 2 H2O → 2 Kr + O2 + 4 HF
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 KrII + 4 e- → 2 Kr0 (reduction)
2 O-II - 4 e- → 2 O0 (oxidation)
KrF2 is an oxidizing agent, H2O is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- Kr
- O2
- HF – Fluorane
- Other names: Hydrofluoric acid , Hydrogen fluoride , Fluorhydric acid
- Appearance: Colorless solution ; Colourless gas or colourless liquid (below 19.5 °C) ; Colourless gas or colourless fuming liquid with pungent odour ; Colourless fuming liquid with pungent odour ; Colorless gas or fuming liquid (below 67°F) with a strong, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped in cylinders.]