What is the role of the following in the extraction of amorphous silicon?

a) Hydrochloric acid b) hydrofluoric acid

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Answer :

a) Hydrochloric acid is used to dissolve magnesium oxide

b) Hydrofluoric acid is used to remove unreacted silica

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