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`F_(2)` is prepared by the electrolysis of molten `KHF_(2)` and anhydrous `HF`.

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Moissan in `1896` prepared `F_(2)` as `:`

At anode `:2F^(c-)rarr F_(2)+2e^(-)`
At cathode `: k^(O+)+e^(-)rarr K`
`K+2HF rarr 2KF+F_(2)`
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