Chemistry:Iodosyl trifluoride

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Iodosyl trifluoride
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Names
Other names
Iodine oxide trifluoride, iodosyltrifluoride
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
Properties
F3IO
Molar mass 199.899 g·mol−1
Appearance colorless needles
Density 3.95 g/cm3
Related compounds
Related compounds
Chlorosyl trifluoride
Iodosyl pentafluoride
Bromosyl trifluoride
Iodyl fluoride
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Iodosyl trifluoride is an inorganic compound of iodine, fluorine, and oxygen with the chemical formula IOF
3
.[1]

Synthesis

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

I
2
O
5
+ 3IF
5
→ 5IOF
3

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

I
2
+ O
2
+ 3F
2
→ 2IOF
3

Or alternately by reaction of iodine pentafluoride with water:

IF
5
+ H
2
O → IOF
3
+ 2HF

Physical properties

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

Chemical properties

Iodosyl trifluoride is hygroscopic and decomposes into IO
2
F
and IF
5
at 110 °C.[5]

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