Iodosyl pentafluoride

Iodosyl pentafluoride is an inorganic compound of iodine, fluorine, and oxygen with the chemical formula .

Synthesis

• Reaction of iodine heptafluoride with water:

• Reaction of iodine heptafluoride with silicon dioxide:

Physical properties

Iodosyl pentafluoride forms a colorless liquid. The molecule of is a distorted octahedron . Its melting point 4.5 Ã‚°C.

Chemical properties

The compound reacts with graphite to form a black graphite intercalation compound. Iodosyl pentafluoride also forms adducts with arsenic pentafluoride and antimony pentafluoride.

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