Chapter 24, Problem 83QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structures of ${\left(\text{HF}\right)}_2$ and ${\text{HF}}_{\text{2}}{}^{\text{-}}$ are to be represented.

Concept introduction:

Hydrogen fluoride is a diatomic molecule having the chemical formula $\left({\text{HF}}_{\text{2}}\right)$, whose aqueous solution is known as hydrofluoric acid

Bifluoride is an inorganic anion having thechemical formula ${\text{HF}}_2^{-}$. It is also known as the hydrogen difluoride anion.