What are $X$ and $Y$ in the given reactions?
$2X_{2(g)} + 2H_2O_{(l)} \to 4H^{+}_{(aq)} + 4X^{-}_{(aq)} + O_{2(g)}$
$Y_{2(g)} + H_2O_{(l)} \to HY_{(aq)} + HOY_{(aq)}$

  • A
    $X = Cl, Y = F$
  • B
    $X = Cl, Y = Br$
  • C
    $X = F, Y = Cl$
  • D
    $X = I, Y = F$

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