Cr2O3Cl3, also known as Dicromyl Chloride, is a compound of Chromium, Oxygen, and Chlorine. According to the molecular formula, Cr2O3Cl3 contains 2 atoms of Chromium, 3 atoms of Oxygen, and 3 atoms of Chlorine. The molar mass of Cr2O3Cl3 is 303.808 g/mol. It exists not as ions but as molecular molecules.
The physical properties of Cr2O3Cl3 are as follows: this compound exists as a solid under standard conditions. The color of Cr2O3Cl3 is dark red or reddish-brown. This compound has no distinct odor and its pH cannot be determined because it is insoluble in water.
In terms of chemical properties, Cr2O3Cl3 is very stable at room temperature but can decompose when heated. This compound is also very sensitive to water and can react violently with it to produce Chromium (III) Chloride and Oxygen.
In the laboratory, Cr2O3Cl3 is usually synthesized through the reaction between Chromium (III) Oxide and Chlorine gas at high temperature. On an industrial scale, the production of Cr2O3Cl3 is not common due to its unstable nature and difficulty in storage.
We will continue to delve deeper into the chemical reactions involving Cr2O3Cl3 in subsequent lessons.