Question
What are the Properties of Boron Trifluoride?
Answer
The Properties of Boron Trifluoride –
(i) Boron trifluoride is a colorless gas with a pungent odor. It is toxic by inhalation.
(ii) It is soluble in water and slowly hydrolyzed by cold water to give off hydrofluoric acid, a corrosive material.
(iii) Boron trifluoride is used in soldering flux and fiber optics.
(iv) It is a catalyst in some polymerization reactions.
(v) It is also used for extinguishing.
