hexafluoroantimonate

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What does hexafluoroantimonate mean?

The anion SbF₆⁻ or any salt containing this anion; it is used as an acidic catalyst in epoxide opening reactions.

Where does hexafluoroantimonate come from?

From hexa- + fluoro- + antimonate.

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