What is OF2? Important Knowledge About OF2

Definition of OF₂
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: OF₂ is commonly known as Oxygen difluoride (Sometimes it’s also referred to as Oxy Difluoride).
1.1.2 English name: Oxygen difluoride.
1.2 Atomic Structure: OF₂ consists of 1 oxygen atom and 2 fluorine atoms.
1.3 Atomic Mass: It’s 34 g/mol (16 g/mol for oxygen and 18 g/mol for 2 fluorine atoms).
1.3.1 Molecular Structure: Oxygen difluoride has a molecular structure of OF₂, with oxygen bonding with 2 fluorine atoms.
1.4 Ion Structure: OF₂ does not dissociate into ions under normal conditions.

Properties: OF₂
2.1 Physical Properties of OF₂
State: Under standard conditions, oxygen difluoride is a colorless gas.
Color: Colorless
Smell: Has a pungent smell
PH Level: It doesn’t dissociate in water, hence has no pH.
2.2 Chemical Properties of OF₂: OF₂ easily reacts with water to form O₂ and HF.

Common Chemical Equation of OF₂
OF₂ + H₂O -> O₂ + 2HF

Synthesis of OF₂
4.1 Laboratory Synthesis of OF₂: OF₂ can be synthesized by the electrolysis of a HF solution containing KHF₂.
4.2 Industrial Synthesis of OF₂: Industrially, OF₂ is synthesized through the oxidation process of F₂.