Xenon oxytetrafluoride
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Xenon oxytetrafluoride | |
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General | |
Other names | |
Molecular formula | XeOF4 |
Molar mass | 223.23 g/mol |
Appearance | colorless liquid |
Crystal structure | ? |
CAS number | [13774-85-1] |
Properties | |
Density and phase | 3.17 g/cm3, liquid |
Solubility | reacts with water |
Melting point | -46.2°C |
Boiling point | ? |
Hazards | |
EU classification | not listed |
NFPA 704 | |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
Xenon Oxytetrafluoride (XeOF4) is an inorganic chemical compound. As are all xenon compounds, it is extremely reactive and unstable, and hydrolyses in water to give dangerously hazardous and corrosive products:
XeOF4 + 2H2O → Xe + 4HF + 3/2O2
In addition, some ozone and fluorine are also formed. The reaction is extremely dangerous, and xenon oxytetrafluoride should therefore be kept away from any trace of water or water vapour under all conditions.