What is BrF5? Important knowledge about BrF5.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Common chemical equations of BrF₅: Reaction with water: BrF₅ + 3H₂O -> 5HF + HBrO₃ + O₂

4. 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.