- Definition of N2O6
N2O6, commonly known as Dinitrogen Hexoxide, in English is called Dinitrogen Hexoxide. It is formed from two nitrogen atoms and six oxygen atoms. The atomic mass of nitrogen is 14 and that of oxygen is 16, so the molar mass of N2O6 is 214 + 616 = 172 grams/mole. The N2O6 molecule consists of two nitrogen atoms and six oxygen atoms, with the oxygen atoms bonded to the nitrogen atoms in a N-O-N structure. The ionic structure of N2O6 is not clearly determined.
- Properties: N2O6
2.1 Physical properties of N2O6: N2O6 is a pale blue gas, odorless and has a neutral pH.
2.2 Chemical properties of N2O6: N2O6 has the ability to react strongly with water to form nitric acid, a strong acid.
- Common chemical equations involving N2O6
N2O6 does not usually react directly with metals, acids, non-metals or salts. It usually reacts with water to form nitric acid: N2O6 + H2O -> 2HNO3.
- Preparation of N2O6
4.1 Laboratory preparation of N2O6: N2O6 can be prepared from cooling a mixture of NO2 and O2 at -78°C: 2NO2 + O2 -> N2O6.
4.2 Industrial preparation of N2O6: The preparation of N2O6 on an industrial scale is not usually carried out because there are not many specific applications for this compound.