AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

POLAR AND NONPOLAR MOLECULES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is Sulfur Trichloride?
A
SCl3
B
SiCl3
C
SCl4
D
Si3Cl
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sulfur trichloride would have 1 sulfur atom and 3 chloride atoms in a molecule of sulfur trichloride. The less electronegative element is listed first in the compound. SCl3 is the formula for sulfur trichloride.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sulfur trichloride anion is stable in the gas phase.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sulfur chloride may refer to: Disulfur dichloride, S2Cl. 2. Sulfur dichloride, SCl.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sulfur Chloride is a light amber to yellowish red, fuming, oily liquid with a strong, nauseating and irritating odor. It is used as an intermediate and chlorinating agent in the manufacture of organic chemicals, sulfur dyes, insecticides, and synthetic rubber. It is also used for hardening soft woods.

Detailed explanation-5: -SCl 2 is produced by the chlorination of either elemental sulfur or disulfur dichloride. The process occurs in a series of steps, some of which are: S 8 + 4 Cl 2

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