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Definition of Cl2O6
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Dichlor hexoxide.
1.1.2 English name: Dichlorine hexoxide.
1.2 Atomic mass: Cl2O6 consists of 2 Chlorine atoms and 6 Oxygen atoms.
1.3 Atomic weight: The total weight of 2 Chlorine atoms and 6 Oxygen atoms.
1.3.1 Molecular structure: The Cl2O6 molecule consists of 2 Chlorine atoms bonded with 6 Oxygen atoms.
1.4 Ion structure: Cl2O6 does not ionize under normal conditions. -
Properties of Cl2O6
2.1 Physical properties of Cl2O6
State: Gaseous at normal temperature and pressure conditions.
Color: Colorless gas.
Odor: Odorless.
pH Level: Not applicable as Cl2O6 is a gas.
2.2 Chemical properties of Cl2O6: Cl2O6 reacts very easily with water to form perchloric acid HClO4. -
Common chemical equations with Cl2O6
Since Cl2O6 reacts very easily with water to form perchloric acid HClO4, it is not commonly found in reactions with metals, acids, nonmetals or salts. -
Synthesis of Cl2O6
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of Cl2O6: Cl2O6 can be synthesized from Cl2 and O2 under high temperature conditions.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of Cl2O6: Currently, there is no method to synthesize Cl2O6 on an industrial scale due to its very strong reactivity with water.