Bromyl fluoride

Bromyl fluoride is an inorganic compound of bromine, fluorine, and oxygen with the chemical formula .

Synthesis

• A reaction of (potassium tetrafluorooxobromate(V)) with HF.

• Also, reactions of with , , and produce .

• Hydrolysis of bromine pentafluoride at low temperatures:

: (1).

Physical properties

The compound forms a colorless volatile liquid that decomposes at temperatures above 10 Ã‚°C. It is highly reactive and unstable, and corrodes glass at room temperature due the formation of HF upon reaction with water (1).

Chemical properties

• Decomposes when heated:

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• Reacts violently with water:

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• Reacts with alkalis:

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