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Xenon oxytetrafluoride
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Xenon oxytetrafluoride (XeOF
4) is an inorganic chemical compound. It is an unstable colorless liquid[2][3] with a melting point of −46.2 °C (−51.2 °F; 227.0 K)[4] that can be synthesized by partial hydrolysis of XeF
6, or the reaction of XeF
6 with silica[3] or NaNO
3:[5]
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Molar mass | 223.23 g/mol |
Appearance | colorless liquid |
Density | 3.17 g/cm3, liquid |
Melting point | −46.2 °C (−51.2 °F; 227.0 K) |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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A high-yield synthesis proceeds by the reaction of XeF
6 with POF
3 at −196 °C (−320.8 °F; 77.1 K).[6]
Like most xenon oxides, it is extremely reactive, and it hydrolyses in water to give hazardous and corrosive products, including hydrogen fluoride:
In addition, some ozone and fluorine is formed.