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Silicon is prepared by the reduction of K₂SiF6 with Al. Write the equation for this reaction. (Hint: Can F⁻ be oxidized in this reaction? Can K⁺ be reduced?)

Respuesta :

3K2SiF6 + 4Al ----------> 6KF + 3Si + 4AIF3

Aluminium fluoride refers to inorganic compounds with the formula AlF₃·xH₂O. They are all colorless solids.

Aluminum Fluoride is an odorless, white or colorless, crystalline (sand-like) powder. It is used in the production of Aluminum, as a flux in welding applications, and in ceramic glazes and enamels.

Aluminium is used as the reducing agent to produce silicon (Si) by reducing potassium silicofluoride (K2SIF6).

Here in this equation aluminium is oxidized to aluminium fluoride whereas K2SiF6 is reduced to Si.

Thus, the balanced equation representing the reduction of K2SiF6 to silicon non-metal by aluminium is as follows:

3K2SiF6 + 4Al ----------> 6KF + 3Si + 4AIF3

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