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Which one of the following reacts with glass?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)MHT CETMHT CET 2007
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$
  • B HF
  • C $\mathrm{HNO}_{3}$
  • D $\mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{Cr}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}$
Solution:
1788 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: HF
Silica $\left(\mathrm{SiO}_{2}\right)$ is present in the glass. This silica react with hydrofluoric acid.
$$
\begin{aligned}
\mathrm{SiO}_{2}+4 \mathrm{HF} \longrightarrow & \mathrm{SiF}_{4}+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \\
\mathrm{SiF}_{4}+2 \mathrm{HF} \longrightarrow & \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SiF}_{6} \\
\text { fluorosilicic acid }
\end{aligned}
$$
Note : HF is used for the etching of glass.

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