In nonaqueous solvents, it is possible to react HF to create H2F+. Which of these statements follows from this observation?(a) HF can act like a strong acid in nonaqueoussolvents, (b) HF can act like a base in nonaqueous solvents,(c) HF is thermodynamically unstable, (d) There is an acidin the nonaqueous medium that is a stronger acid than HF.

In nonaqueous solvents, it is possible to react HF to create H2F+. Which of these statements follows from this observation?(a) HF can act like a strong acid in nonaqueoussolvents, (b) HF can act like a base in nonaqueous solvents,(c) HF is thermodynamically unstable, (d) There is an acidin the nonaqueous medium that is a stronger acid than HF.

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Chapter21: Chemistry Of The Nonmetals

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