Q51 / 180 · AIIMS 2009 · Chemistry

Assertion : $\mathrm{Al}$ forms $\left[\mathrm{AlF}_6\right]^{3-}$ but $\mathrm{B}$ does not form $\left[\mathrm{BF}_6\right]^{3-}$. Reason : B does not react with fluorine.

  • A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
  • B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
  • Correct answer
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false
  • D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution

B does not have vacant $d$-orbitals (sub-shell) as its valence shell.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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