Chromium(IV) fluoride is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula CrF4. It has a dark greenish-black color when solid. It rapidly hydrolyzes in presence of moisture in air or directly in water.[3]
Synthesis
Powdered chromium or CrCl3 is exposed to fluorine gas at a temperature of 350-500 °C, which creates a mix of CrF4 and CrF5. The CrF4 settles out as varnish-like brown beads upon cooling.[2]
Reactions
Chromium(IV) fluoride is easily reduced.[4]
It will react with water:
- CrF4 + 2H2O → CrO2 + 4HF
References
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- ^ Benjamin, Sophie L.; Levason, William; Reid, Gillian (2013). "Medium and high oxidation state metal/Non-metal fluoride and oxide–fluoride complexes with neutral donor ligands". Chem. Soc. Rev. 42 (4): 1473. doi:10.1039/C2CS35263J. PMID 23014811.