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Other names Iodyl trifluoride | |
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Properties | |
F3IO2 | |
Molar mass | 215.898 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | yellow crystals |
Melting point | 41 °C (106 °F; 314 K) |
Hazards | |
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH): | |
Main hazards | ignites on contact with flammable organic substances |
Related compounds | |
Related compounds | Iodosyl trifluoride Iodosyl pentafluoride |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). |
Iodine trifluoride dioxide is aninorganic compound ofiodine,fluorine, andoxygen with the chemical formulaIO2F3.[1][2][3] The compound was first obtained by Engelbrecht and Petersy in 1969.[4]
Iodine trifluoride dioxide may be formed by the reaction ofHOIOF4 andoleum.[4]
Iodine trifluoride dioxide forms yellow crystals, which melt at 41 °C.[5] Decomposes under direct sunlight or heating.
The molecules in the crystals are dimers. The compound is monomeric above 100 °C.[6]
Iodine trifluoride dioxide decomposes when heated: