Dioxygen monofluoride
Chemical compound
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Dioxygen monofluoride is a binary inorganic compound radical of fluorine and oxygen with the chemical formula O2F.[1][2][3] The compound is stable only at low temperature. This is one of many known oxygen fluorides.[4]
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3D model (JSmol) |
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| Molar mass | 50.996 g·molâ1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Synthesis
- Thermal decomposition of dioxygen difluoride:[5]
- O2F2 â F + O2F
- F + F â F2
- Photolysis of F2 and O2 dilute in argon:
- F2 â 2F
- F + O2 â O2F
Physical properties
Dioxygen monofluoride is a strong oxidizing agent, can be prepared in the coaxial reactor.[6]