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(a) How many degrees of vibrational freedom does each of C1F3 and BF3 possess? The IR spec...

(a) How many degrees of vibrational freedom does each of C1F3 and BF3 possess? The IR spectrum of C1F3 in an argon matrix exhibits six absorptions, whereas that of BF3 has only three. Explain why the spectra differ in this way.


(b)     Which of the following compounds are potentially explosive and must be treated with caution: C1O2, KC1O4, KC1, C12O6, C120, Br2O3, HF, CaF2, C1F3 and BiF3? State particular conditions under which explosions may occur. Are other serious hazards associated with any of the compounds in the list?

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