Which of the following product is formed when SiF4 reacts with water?
A
SiF3
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B
H4SiO4
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C
H2SO4
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D
H2SiF4
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Solution
The correct option is BH4SiO4 In reaction with water, SiF4 (like SiCI4) gets hydrolysed to form H4SiO4 (silicic acid). SiF4+4H2O⟶Si(OH)4 or H4SiO4+4HF (Silicic acid)