Fluorophosphorous

Fluorophosphorous is a term that can refer to a few different chemical species containing both fluorine and phosphorus. In general inorganic chemistry, it often refers to anions derived from hypothetical fluorinated phosphoric acids or phosphonic acids. For instance, a fluorophosphate ion is a derivative of phosphoric acid where one or more oxygen atoms are replaced by fluorine atoms. The most common example is the monofluorophosphate ion, PO3F^2-. This ion is structurally similar to phosphate but with a fluorine atom bonded to the phosphorus atom.

In organic chemistry, fluorophosphorous compounds are typically organophosphorus compounds where a phosphorus atom is bonded to fluorine and organic groups. These can include various structures, such as phosphine oxides, phosphonates, or phosphinates containing fluorine substituents. The properties and reactivity of these compounds are influenced by the presence of both the electronegative fluorine atoms and the phosphorus atom. They find applications in areas such as flame retardants, pesticides, and as intermediates in the synthesis of other specialized chemicals. The specific properties depend heavily on the exact arrangement of fluorine and organic groups around the phosphorus atom.