- Definition of BrF5
BrF5, or Bromine pentafluoride, is a colorless compound that resembles a sphere with 7 electrons in the outermost layer. It is linked by 5 fluorine atoms with 5 sigma bonds and has 1 bridge bond. BrF5 belongs to the group of halogen pentafluoride compounds.
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Bromine pentafluoride
1.1.2 English name: Bromine pentafluoride
1.2. Atomic mass: 174.9 g/mol
1.3. Molecular structure: BrF5 has an octahedral structure with bromine in the center.
1.4 Ion structure: Does not form ions in the monomer state.
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Properties of BrF5
2.1 Physical properties of BrF5
State: Liquid
Color: Colorless
Smell: Unpleasant
pH: Not applicable
2.2 Chemical properties of BrF5: It is a strong oxidizing agent, reacts with water to produce HF and O2. -
Common chemical equations of BrF5: Reaction with water: BrF5 + 3H2O -> 5HF + HBrO3 + O2
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Synthesis of BrF5
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of BrF5: BrF5 can be produced by the reaction between bromine (Br2) and fluorine (F2) at high temperature.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of BrF5: In industry, BrF5 is produced by electrolysis.