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This reaction explains why HF solutions cannot be kept in glass bottles.

SiO2
  +  
6
HF
         
2
H+
  +  
[SiF6]2–
  +  
2
H2O
Reactant Page Go To Go To
Silicon dioxide     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Hydrogen fluoride     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Proton     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Hexafluorosilicate ion     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Water     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming

Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
Ligand Exchange (Inorganic)

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