Chapter 19, Problem 19.36SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the given statement has to be explained.

${\text{BF}}_{\text{3}}$ reacts with ${\text{F}}^{\text{-}}$ to give ${\text{BF}}_{\text{4}}^{\text{-}}$, but ${\text{AlF}}_{\text{3}}$ reacts with ${\text{F}}^{\text{-}}$ to give ${\text{AlF}}_6^{3-}$