Iodine trifluoride dioxide

Iodine trifluoride dioxide is an inorganic compound of iodine, fluorine, and oxygen with the chemical formula . The compound was first obtained by Engelbrecht and Petersy in 1969.

Synthesis

Iodine trifluoride dioxide may be formed by the reaction of and oleum.

Physical properties

Iodine trifluoride dioxide forms yellow volatile crystals, which melt at 41 °C. Decomposes under direct sunlight or heating.

The molecules in the crystals are dimers. The compound is monomeric above 100 °C.

Chemical properties

Iodine trifluoride dioxide decomposes when heated:

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