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Definition of BrF3
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Bromine trifluoride
1.1.2 English name: Bromine trifluoride
1.2 Atomic composition: BrF3 contains 1 Bromine atom and 3 Fluorine atoms.
1.3 Atomic mass: 90.921 (Br) + 18 -> .998 (3F) = 109.919 g/mol
1.3.1 Molecular structure: BrF3 has a T-shape structure due to the presence of two nonbonding electron pairs on the Bromine atom.
1.4 Ion structure: BrF3 does not form ions as it does not dissociate in solution to form ions. -
Properties: BrF3
2.1 Physical properties of BrF3
State: liquid
Color: colorless
Smell: pungent
PH level: not applicable as it does not dissociate in solution.
2.2 Chemical properties of BrF3: BrF3 mainly reacts with metals and nonmetals to form complex compounds. It also reacts with water to produce hydrofluoric and bromic acids. -
Common chemical equation of BrF3: BrF3 + 2KOH -> KBr + KF + H2O
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Synthesis of BrF3
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of BrF3: BrF3 can be synthesized by reacting Bromine with Fluorine at high temperature.
2Br2 + 3F2 -> 4BrF3
4.2 Industrial synthesis of BrF3: BrF3 is not produced on an industrial scale due to its extreme toxicity and strong reactivity with the environment. It is mainly used in chemical research.