AIIMS2005Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
F ₂ formed by reacting K ₂ MnF ₆ with
Options
- ASbF ₅
- BMnF ₃
- CKSbF ₆
- DMnF ₄ .
Correct answer
A. SbF ₅
Step-by-step solution
K ₂ MnF ₆+2 SbF ₅ 2 KSbF ₆+ MnF ₃+ 1 2 ~F ₂ In this reaction, the stronger Lewis acid SbF ₅ displaces the weaker one, MnF ₄ from its salt. MnF ₄ is unstable and readily decomposes to give MnF ₃ and fluorine.