Organoalkoxysilanes with the general structure RSi (OEt) 2R'Si (OE t)2R283 are converted readily to the corresponding fluorosilanes when they are treated with boron- trifluoride etherate. The use of covalent halides in the preparation of halosilanes from alkoxysilanes is well ... (1) This research was supported by the United States Air Force, Air Research and Development Command, under Contract AF 33(616)-6916 and monitored by Materials Central, Wright ...