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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)`

Answer» Correct Answer - 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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