A Compound of Bromine and Fluorine Is Used to Make

question 37

Multiple Choice

A compound of bromine and fluorine is used to make UF₆, which is an important chemical in processing and reprocessing of nuclear fuel. The compound contains 58.37 mass percent bromine. Determine its empirical formula.

• A)BrF
• B)BrF ₂
• C)Br ₂F ₃
• D)Br ₃F
• E)BrF ₃

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