What is Bromine monochloride?
'''Bromine monochloride''', also known as '''bromine(I) chloride''', '''bromochloride''', or '''bromine chloride''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is BrCl. It contains [[bromine]] in its +1 [[oxidation state]] and [[chloride]] [[ion]]s. ==Properties== It is a red-brown gas. It is an [[oxidizing agent]]. It is used in [[analytical chemistry]] to see how much [[mercury (element)|mercury]] is in something. It can be used to kill bacteria and mold in [[industry|industrial]] places. It is highly toxic. ==Related pages== *[[Bromine trifluoride]] [[Category:Bromine compounds]] [[Category:Chlorine compounds]]