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Question

When HF reacts with glass, the compound formed is:

A
F2
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NaF
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C
Na3AlF3
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D
Na2SiF6
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Solution

The correct option is A Na2SiF6
When glass is attacked by HF, it forms Na2SiF6 and this property is used for the etching of glass.

The reaction is given below:
Na2SiO3+6HFNa2SiF6+3H2O

Option D is correct.

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