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Bromosyl trifluoride is an inorganic compound of bromine, fluorine, and oxygen with the chemical formula BrOF₃.

Synthesis

Synthesis of bromosyl trifluoride is by reaction of anhydrous HF with K[BrOF₄] at –78 °C.

HF + K[BrOF₄] → BrOF₃ + K[HF₂]

• Also it can be formed by a reaction of LiNO₃ with BrF₅.

Physical properties

Bromosyl trifluoride forms a colorless liquid at room temperature. It reacts with water.

Chemical properties

Bromosyl trifluoride is quite unstable and decomposes at room temperature:

2BrOF₃ → 2BrF₃ + O₂

References

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• Oxyfluorides
• Bromine compounds