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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds

Question 19 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A

Hydrofluoric acid

Answer
A
HF
B
H2OF
C
HOF

Explanation

Hydrofluoric acid is made from hydrogen and fluorine, so its chemical formula is HF: one hydrogen atom bonded to one fluorine atom. Therefore, the correct choice is HF. H₂OF and HOF contain oxygen, which is not part of hydrofluoric acid.

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