NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Which one of these statements explains why aluminium trifluoride is insoluble in anhydrous HF but dissolves on addition of NaF and precipitates out when gaseous BF₃ is bubbled through?
Options
- AAluminium trifluoride reacts with NaF to form a soluble complex ion, allowing it to dissolve. The addition of
- BThe addition of NaF to aluminium trifluoride results in the formation of a complex ion that enhances its solub
- CAluminium trifluoride is insoluble in HF due to its strong ionic lattice. The addition of NaF provides F⁻ ions
- DThe addition of NaF to aluminium trifluoride forms a soluble complex ion. Bubbling gaseous BF₃ through the sol
Correct answer
B. The addition of NaF to aluminium trifluoride results in the formation of a complex ion that enhances its solub
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) The addition of NaF to aluminium trifluoride results in the formation of a complex ion that enhances its solubility. Bubbling gaseous BF₃ through the solution disrupts the complex, causing AlF₃ to precipitate.