Diboron Tetrafluoride

Diboron tetrafluoride (B2F4) is a chemical compound composed of two boron atoms and four fluorine atoms. It is a colorless, toxic gas with a pungent odor.

The molecular structure of diboron tetrafluoride is trigonal planar, with the boron atoms positioned at the corners of an equilateral triangle and the fluorine atoms occupying the remaining positions in a flat plane around the boron atoms.

Diboron tetrafluoride has a molar mass of 67.82 g/mol and a boiling point of -99°C. It is highly reactive and easily decomposes when exposed to water or moist air, releasing toxic hydrogen fluoride gas.

Diboron tetrafluoride is primarily used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of boron-containing compounds. It can also be used in the production of semiconductors and as a catalyst in certain reactions. Due to its hazardous nature, appropriate safety precautions must be taken when handling diboron tetrafluoride.