What is Arsenic pentafluoride?
'''Arsenic pentafluoride''', also known as '''arsenic(V) fluoride''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is AsF<sub>5</sub>. It has five [[arsenic]]-[[fluorine]] [[chemical bond|bond]]s in it. The arsenic is in its +5 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== Arsenic pentafluoride is a colorless gas. It is a strong [[oxidizing agent]]. It is highly [[toxic]]. It makes an [[ionic bond]] with [[sulfur tetrafluoride]]. Its [[melting point]] is -79.8°C and its [[boiling point]] is -52.8°C. ==Preparation== Arsenic pentafluoride is made by reacting [[arsenic trifluoride]] with [[fluorine]] or by reacting arsenic with a large amount of fluorine. ==Related pages== *[[Arsenic trichloride]] *[[Arsenic pentoxide]] *[[Antimony pentafluoride]] *[[Bismuth pentafluoride]] {{Arsenic compounds}} [[Category:Arsenic compounds]] [[Category:Fluorine compounds]] {{Fluorine compounds}}