The compound PF5 is known as Phosphorus Pentafluoride.
Phosphorus Pentafluoride is a chemical compound consisting of one phosphorus atom and five fluorine atoms. It is a colorless gas at room temperature and is highly reactive. The compound is commonly used in various chemical reactions, particularly in the synthesis of other phosphorus-containing compounds.
In terms of its molecular structure, PF5 has a trigonal bipyramidal geometry. This means that the five fluorine atoms are arranged around the central phosphorus atom in a specific spatial arrangement, with three fluorine atoms in a plane and the other two positioned above and below this plane.
Phosphorus Pentafluoride is also known for its strong Lewis acid properties, making it useful in organic synthesis and as a catalyst in certain reactions.