A Certain Compound of Bromine and Fluorine Is Used to Make

question 39

Multiple Choice

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

• A) BrF
• B) BrF₂
• C) Br₂F₃
• D) Br₃F
• E) BrF₃

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