What is NCl3? Important knowledge about NCl3.

Definition of NCl₃
NCl₃, also known as Nitrogen monochloride or Nitrogen trichloride in English, is a chemical compound consisting of nitrogen and chlorine. NCl₃ has a molecular mass of 71.3628 g/mol, composed of one nitrogen atom and three chlorine atoms connected by covalent bonds. In the NCl₃ molecule, nitrogen has an oxidation number of +3. NCl₃ does not form ions in solution.

Properties of NCl₃
NCl₃ in the solid or liquid state is bright yellow, colorless in the gaseous state. The substance has a distinctive unpleasant odor and has weak acidic properties with a pH below 7. The chemical properties of NCl₃ include the ability to react with many other substances such as metals, acids, non-metals, and salts.

Common chemical equations involving NCl₃
NCl₃ typically does not react directly with metals, acids, non-metals or salts. However, it is capable of reacting with other substances under suitable conditions. For example, NCl₃ can react with water to produce HCl and O₂.

Synthesis of NCl₃
In the laboratory, NCl₃ can be synthesized through the reaction between ammonia and chlorine under sunlight conditions. Industrially, NCl₃ is produced by passing chlorine through a solution of ammonia and water under light.