Question:

$KF$ combines with $HF$ to form $KHF_2$. The compound contains the species:

Updated On: May 12, 2022
  • $K^+, F^+$ and $H^+$
  • $K^+, F^-$ and $HF$
  • $K^+$ and $[HF_2]^-$
  • $[KHF]^+$ and $F_2$
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The reaction is:
$KF + HF \rightarrow KHF _{2}$
It is formed due to $H$-bond. $K ^{+} F ^{-}---- H - F$ (-- is $H$-bond)
So, the compound contains $K ^{+}$and $\left[ HF _{2}\right]^{-}$ions.
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Concepts Used:

Group 17 Elements

Halogens are the group 17 elements of the periodic table. The term ‘halogen’ means ‘salt-producing’, hence the name halogens as they possess the tendency to form salts after reacting to metals. It generally has five elements:

  • Fluorine (F)
  • Chlorine (Cl)
  • Bromine (Br)
  • Iodine (I)
  • Astatine (At)

These are all naturally occurring halogens but Tennessine (Ts) is an artificially created halogen.

Halogens:

Halogens are highly reactive elements and are highly electronegative. They have a high tendency to react with metals to form salts. They are also known as Group 17 elements. They have 7 electrons in their outer shell with a configuration of (ns2 np5). Fluorine being the first halogen in group 17, is highly reactive. Astatine is a halogen because of its resemblance with iodine despite it being radioactive.

Electronic Configuration:

The general electronic configuration for group 17 elements is ns2np5. This configuration clearly shows that they have 7 electrons in their valence shell. They require one more electron to complete their octet and achieve noble gas configuration.