What is Iodine heptafluoride?
'''Iodine heptafluoride''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is IF<sub>7</sub>. It contains [[iodine]] and [[fluoride]] [[ion]]s. The iodine is in its +7 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== It is a colorless gas with a moldy, stinky odor. Its melting point is at {{convert|4.5|C|F}}, and its boiling point is at {{convert|4.77|C|F}}. This means that it has a very narrow liquid range. It is a powerful [[oxidizing agent]]. It is very irritating to the skin. It is an [[interhalogen]]. ==Preparation== It is made by reacting [[iodine pentafluoride]] with [[fluorine]] gas. ==Related pages== *[[Iodine trifluoride]] *[[Iodine pentoxide]] *[[Periodate]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Iodine compounds]] [[Category:Fluorine compounds]] {{Fluorine compounds}}