What is PbCl4? Important knowledge about PbCl4.

1.1 PbCl₄, also known as Lead (IV) chloride in English. It is a compound of two elements: Lead (Pb) and Chlorine (Cl). A molecule of PbCl₄ consists of one atom of Lead and four atoms of Chlorine. The atomic mass of Pb is 207.2 and of Cl is 35.5. Therefore, the atomic mass of PbCl₄ is 207.2 + 4*35.5 = 348g/mol. In PbCl₄, the lead (II) atom coordinates tetrachloride to form the PbCl₄^2– ion.

2.1 PbCl₄ is a solid, white, and odorless substance. It has a neutral pH.
2.2 PbCl₄ can react with high temperatures to produce PbCl₂ and Cl₂. Additionally, it can react with water to produce Pb(OH)₂ and HCl.

3. Common chemical equations of PbCl₄:

   • Pb + Cl₂ -> PbCl₄
   • PbCl₄ -> PbCl₂ + Cl₂ ->
   • PbCl₄ + 2H₂O -> Pb(OH)₂ + 4HCl

4. Synthesis of PbCl₄:
   4.1 In the laboratory, PbCl₄ can be synthesized by reacting Lead with Chlorine at high temperatures.
   4.2 On an industrial scale, PbCl₄ is usually produced through the electrolysis process of PbCl₂ solution in a strong acid environment.