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Which of the following compounds is used to make prisms and cell windows for spectrophotometres?

A

`BeF_(2)`

B

`MgF_(2)`

C

`CaF_(2)`

D

`BaF_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Fluorite (or fluorspar) is a white, insoluble, highmelting solid. It is very important industrially as it is the main source of both `F_(2)` and HF:
`CaF_(2)+H_(2)SO_(4)rarr2HF+CaSO_(4)`
`HF+KFrarrKHF_(2)overset("Electrolysis")rarrF_(2)`
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