Which of the following fluorides would react the most vigorously with water? Select one: a. BF4- b. NaF c. VF5 d. SF6 e. MgF2

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Which of the following fluorides would react the most vigorously with water?

Select one:
a. BF4-
b. NaF
c. VF5
d. SF6
e. MgF2
If I am not mistaken, I believe the answer is NaF. 
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