What is Carbon Ttrachloride and How is it Used?
It is also called as tetra chloromethane. The chemical formula is CCl4.It does not occur naturally in environment. It is a manufactured chemical. At lower temperater it is incombustible. It belong to family of organic halogen compounds. The molecular mass is 153.82g/mol. It is colourless, having sweet odour. It is volatile, non-flammable & insoluble in water. It is Denser than water. Exposure to carbon tetrachloride leads to liver and kidney damage.
Uses:
1) Paints and coating
2) fire extinguisher
3) Paint remover
4) Dry cleaning solvent
5) Aerosol cans
6) Pesticides
Due to harmful effects these are used in industrial application.
FAQ
i) What is the structure of carbon tetrachloride?
Ans: It has tetrahedral geometry in which carbon is bonded with four chlorine atoms.
ii) Give a name of reaction where CCl4 is used as a source of chlorine in a chemical reaction?
Ans: It is used in Appel reaction
iii) What are the health hazards issues regarding CCl4?
Ans: It can cause severe damage to liver, Central nervous system and kidney.
iv) CCl4 is a volatile compound or not?
Ans: It is a volatile compound which easily undergoes vapourisation.
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