Trifluoromethyl cation
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The trifluoromethyl cation is a molecular cation with a formula of CF+
3. It is a carbocation due to its positively charged carbon atom. It is part of the family of carbenium ions, with three fluorine atoms as substituents in place of its hydrogen atoms.[1]
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Systematic IUPAC name
Trifluoromethylcarbenium | |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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Properties | |
CF3+ | |
Molar mass | 69.0054 |
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Structure | |
Trigonal planar | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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