(a) How many degrees of vibrational freedom does each of ClF 3 and BF 3 possess? The...

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(a) How many degrees of vibrational freedom does each of ClF3 and BF3 possess? The IR spectrum of ClF3 in an argon matrix exhibits six absorptions, whereas that of BF3 has only three. Explain why the spectra differ in this way.

(b) Which of the following compounds are potentially explosive and must be treated with caution: ClO2, KClO4, KCl, Cl2O6, Cl2O, Br2O3, HF, CaF2, ClF3 and BrF3? State particular conditions under which explosions may occur. Are other serious hazards associated with any of the compounds in the list?

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781292134147

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Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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