HF as a solvent exists as conjugate acid or conjugate base, depending on the acidity or basicity of the solution. If the solute is more acidic than HF then the solvent is present as conjugate acid, conversely, if the solute is more alkaline then the solvent is present as a conjugate base. Determine which compounds act as acids/bases in liquid HF and why!

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HF as a solvent exists as conjugate acid or conjugate base, depending on the acidity or basicity of the solution. If the solute is more acidic than HF then the solvent is present as conjugate acid, conversely, if the solute is more alkaline then the solvent is present as a conjugate base. Determine which compounds act as acids/bases in liquid HF and why!

EFs + 2HF= [H,F]* + [EF6]¯ _E= As or Sb
BF3 + 2HF = [H,F]* + [BF4]¯
PFs + 2HF = [H,F]* + [PF&J¯
BrF3 + HF = [BrF2]* + [HF2]¯
Transcribed Image Text:EFs + 2HF= [H,F]* + [EF6]¯ _E= As or Sb BF3 + 2HF = [H,F]* + [BF4]¯ PFs + 2HF = [H,F]* + [PF&J¯ BrF3 + HF = [BrF2]* + [HF2]¯
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