Iodine pentafluoride
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Iodine pentafluoride is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is IF5. It has iodine and fluoride ions. The iodine is in its +5 oxidation state.
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Properties[change]
Iodine pentafluoride is a pale yellow liquid. It is an interhalogen. It is also a powerful oxidizing agent. It reacts with water to make hydrofluoric acid.
Prepraration[change]
Iodine pentafluoride is made by burning iodine in fluorine gas.
Uses[change]
It is used in organic chemistry (amine to nitrile conversion after hydrolysis).
