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What happens when hydrogen and fluorine are mixed in cold darkness?
ANo reaction occurs
BExplosive reaction
CPartial equilibrium only
DSlow, gentle combination
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Explosive reaction
Fluorine is so reactive that it combines explosively with hydrogen even without light or heat.
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