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Tungsten pentafluoride

Tungsten(V) fluoride is an inorganic compound with the formula WF<sub>5</sub>. It is a hygroscopic yellow solid. Like most pentafluorides, it adopts a tetrameric structure, consisting of [WF<sub>5</sub>]<sub>4</sub> molecules. In this way, each W center achieves octahedral coordination.

Production

Tungsten(V) fluoride is produced by the reaction of tungsten and tungsten hexafluoride:

W + 5 WF<sub>6</sub> → 6 WF<sub>5</sub>

At room temperature, it disproportionates to the tetra- and hexafluoride:

2 WF<sub>5</sub> → WF<sub>4</sub> + WF<sub>6</sub>

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