AlF3 is soluble in HF only in presence of KF. It is due to the formation of
- K3[AlF3H3]
- K3[AlF6]
- AlH3
- K[AlF3H]
Answer
(2) K3[AlF6]
Solution
AlF3 is insoluble in HF because HF is covalent (H-bonded) and does not supply free F- ions.
KF is ionic and provides F- ions, which form a soluble complex:
AlF3 + 3KF K3[AlF6]
Answer: (2)