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The reaction belongs to a class called "single displacement" reactions. In this particular reaction, fluorine replaces the less electronegative bromine in the salt to produce free bromine and sodium fluoride according to the chemical equation:

2 NaBr + F2 -> 2 NaF + Br2.

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Q: Why type of reaction takes place when fluorine reacts with sodium bromide?
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