3 F2 + Cl2O → ClF3O + ClF3
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
6 F0 + 6 e- → 6 F-I (reduction)
ClI - 4 e- → ClV (oxidation)
ClI - 2 e- → ClIII (oxidation)
F2 is an oxidizing agent, Cl2O is a reducing agent, Cl2O is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- ClF3O
- ClF3 – Trifluoro-λ3-chlorane (substitutive)
- Other names: Chlorine trifluoride , Chlorotrifluoride , Chlorine fluoride
- Appearance: Colorless gas or greenish-yellow liquid ; Nearly colourless compressed liquefied gas with characteristic odour ; Colorless gas or a greenish-yellow liquid (below 53°F) with a somewhat sweet, suffocating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]