This is not an redox reaction because the oxidation number of Oxygen atom is not changing.
Solution :
<u>Explanation 1 </u>:
Spontaneity of the reaction is based on two factors :
-- the tendency to acquire a state of minimum energy
-- the energy of a system to acquire a maximum randomness.
Now, since there isn't much difference in the bond enthalpies of B-F and B-Cl. So, we can say the major driving factor is tendency to acquire a state of maximum randomness.
<u>Explanation 2 </u>:
A system containing the B halides has a than a system of and .
It has the same number of , but more distinguishable kinds of , hence, more microstates and higher entropy.
C) two or more elements that have been chemically combined
Answer:
hydrogen is a colorless, odorless, nonmetallic, tasteless, highly flammable diatomic gas
Explanation:
Hydrogen is part of the Noble gas family