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Explain the following.
`SiO_2` is treated with HF

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When `SiO_2` is treated with `HF,H_2SiF_6` is formed
`SiO_2+4HF to SiF_4+2H_2O`
`SiF_4+2HF to H_2SiF_6`.
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