What is Iodine monochloride?
'''Iodine monochloride''', also known as '''iodine(I) chloride''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is ICl. It has [[iodine]] and [[chloride]] [[ion]]s. The iodine is in its +1 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== Iodine monochloride is a red or brown solid. It easily melts. It has two forms; one melts at 27.2°C and the other melts at 13.9°C. It is an [[oxidizing agent]]. It can vaporize easily, too to make a brown vapor. It reacts with water. It is the main source of I<sup>+</sup>. It is an [[interhalogen]]. ==Preparation== It is made by mixing equal [[mole (unit)|moles]] of iodine and [[chlorine]]. More chlorine would make [[iodine trichloride]]. ==Uses== It is used to add iodine atoms to some [[organic chemistry|organic]] compounds. ==Related pages== *[[Iodine trifluoride]] *[[Iodine pentoxide]] *[[Iodine pentafluoride]] [[Category:Iodine compounds]] [[Category:Chlorine compounds]]