Related Compounds
See also: HexafluorideThe high symmetry of the WF6 molecule is seen in most related compounds. However, it is interesting to note that tungsten hexahydride (WH6) and hexamethyltungsten (W(CH3)6) adopt a trigonal prismatic structure. Numerous hexafluorides are known with other metals and metalloids. Such MF6 compounds characteristically form dense gases, however, when element M is heavier than tungsten, the compound is either liquid or solid at room temperature.
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