Xenon oxytetrafluoride
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| Xenon oxytetrafluoride | |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [13774-85-1] |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | XeOF4 |
| Molar mass | 223.23 g/mol |
| Appearance | colorless liquid |
| Density | 3.17 g/cm3, liquid |
| Melting point |
-46.2°C |
| Solubility in water | Reacts with water |
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| EU classification | not listed |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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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 + 3/2 O2
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.
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