Iodosyl trifluoride

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Iodosyl trifluoride
Names
Other names
Iodine oxide trifluoride, iodosyltrifluoride
Identifiers
3D model (
JSmol
)
  • InChI=1S/F3IO/c1-4(2,3)5
    Key: SAHIKKKGOUDBAW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • F[I](=O)(F)F
Properties
F3IO
Molar mass 199.899 g·mol−1
Appearance colorless needles
Density 3.95 g/cm3
Related compounds
Related compounds
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Iodosyl trifluoride is an inorganic compound of iodine, fluorine, and oxygen with the chemical formula IOF3.[1]

Synthesis

Synthesis of iodosyl trifluoride can be done by a reaction of iodine pentoxide with iodine pentafluoride.[2]

I2O5 + 3IF5 → 5IOF3

Synthesis can be by a reaction of gases:[3]

I2 + O2 + 3F2 → 2IOF3

Or alternately by reaction of iodine pentafluoride with water:

IF5 + H2O → IOF3 + 2HF

Physical properties

Iodosyl trifluoride forms hygroscopic colorless needles. Reacts with water.[4]

Chemical properties

Iodosyl trifluoride is hygroscopic and decomposes into IO2F and IF5 at 110 °C.[5]

References