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Definition of N2Cl6
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Hexachlorodinitrogen (N2Cl6)
1.1.2 English name: Hexachlorodinitrogen
1.2 Atomic mass: N2Cl6 consists of 2 Nitrogen atoms and 6 Chlorine atoms
1.3 Atomic weight: The atomic weight of N2Cl6 is 232.77 g/mol
1.3.1 Molecular structure: The N2Cl6 molecule consists of 2 Nitrogen atoms bonded to 6 Chlorine atoms.
1.4 Ion structure: N2Cl6 does not form ions in a static state. -
Properties: N2Cl6
2.1 Physical properties of N2Cl6:
State: Solid
Color: White
Smell: Odorless
pH level: Not applicable
2.2 Chemical properties of N2Cl6: N2Cl6 reacts with water to produce HCl acid and NO2. -
Common chemical equations involving N2Cl6:
Reaction with water:
N2Cl6 + 6H2O -> 6HCl + 2NO2 + 2H2 -
Preparation of N2Cl6
4.1 Laboratory preparation of N2Cl6:
N2Cl6 is prepared by the combination of dinitrogen pentoxide (N2O5) and chlorine under cold conditions.
N2O5 + 6Cl2 -> N2Cl6 + 5Cl2O
4.2 Industrial preparation of N2Cl6: N2Cl6 is not produced on an industrial scale due to its low stability and explosive properties.