Which element in the following reaction is neither oxidized nor reduced? 4HF + SiO2 ----> SiF4 + 2H2O Group of answer choices H, F and Si H F Si
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- In HF, hydrogen (H) has an oxidation state of +1 and fluorine (F) has an oxidation state of -1. - In SiO2, silicon (Si) has an oxidation state of +4 and oxygen (O) has an oxidation state of -2. - In SiF4, silicon (Si) has an oxidation state of +4 and fluorine Show more…
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