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Xenon tetrafluoride



Xenon tetrafluoride
IUPAC name Xenon tetrafluoride
Identifiers
CAS number 13709-61-0
Properties
Molecular formula XeF4
Molar mass 207.2836 g mol−1
Appearance White solid
Density 4.040 g cm−3, solid
Boiling point

117 °C (390 K)

Structure
Molecular shape square planar
Dipole moment 0 D
Hazards
Flash point  ? °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Xenon tetrafluoride, XeF4, is one of the few chemical compounds involving a noble gas. It was the first discovered binary compound containing a noble gas. It is formed by the reaction of Xe and F2 in the ratio of 1 mol Xe to 2 mol F2. The process is exothermic, releasing 251 kJ per mol of Xe. It occurs as colorless crystals.

It sublimes at 115.7 °C (240.26 °F).

Xenon fluorides are all exergonic, and quite stable at normal temperatures. They do react readily with water, even pulling water from air, so they must be kept in anhydrous conditions.

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