Question

BF3 on hydrolysis forms :

• A. H3BO3
• B. HBF4
• C. Both (1) and (2)
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Both (1) and (2)

Answer 2

BF3 + 3H2O $\longrightarrow$B(OH)3 + 3HF (Partial hydrolysis)

BF3 + HF $\longrightarrow$HBF4.