AIIMS2009ChemistryCoordination Compounds
KF combines with HF to form KHF ₂ . This compound contains the species
Options
- AK ⁺, F ⁻ and H ⁺
- BK ⁺, F ⁻ and HF
- CK ⁺ and [ HF ₂ ]⁻
- D[ KHF ]⁺ and F ₂
Correct answer
C. K ⁺ and [ HF ₂ ]⁻
Step-by-step solution
The fluoride ion, by a process of hydrogen bonding, forms the anion, HF ₂⁻ . The compound is written as K ⁺ [ HF ₂ ]⁻ .