NEET2016Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Actual
AlF 3 is soluble in HF only in presence of KF . It is due to the formation of
Options
- AK 3 AlF 3 H 3
- BK 3 AlF 6
- CAlH 3
- DK AlF 3 H
Correct answer
B. K 3 AlF 6
Step-by-step solution
AlF 3 is soluble in the presence of KF due to the formation of soluble complex K 3 [ AlF 6 ] . AlF 3 + 3 KF → HF K 3 [ AlF 6 ]