Bromyl fluoride is an inorganic compound of bromine, fluorine, and oxygen with the chemical formula .
Synthesis A reaction of (potassium tetrafluorooxobromate(V)) with HF.
Also, reactions of with , , and produce .
Hydrolysis of bromine pentafluoride at low temperatures: (1).
Physical properties The compound forms a colorless volatile liquid that decomposes at temperatures above 10 °C. It is highly reactive and unstable, and corrodes glass at room temperature due the formation of HF upon reaction with water (1).
Chemical properties Decomposes when heated:
Reacts violently with water:
Reacts with alkalis:
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