What is Nitrogen trichloride?
'''Nitrogen trichloride''' is a [[chemical compound]]. It contains [[nitrogen]] in its -3 [[oxidation state]]. It contains [[nitrogen]] and [[chloride]] [[ion]]s. Its chemical formula is NCl<sub>3</sub>. It is an [[explosive]]. It is made by reacting [[ammonium]] compounds with [[chlorine]]. It reacts with hot water to release [[hypochlorous acid]] and [[ammonia]]. ==Related pages== *[[Nitrogen triiodide]] *[[Ammonium chloride]] *[[Nitrate]] [[Category:Nitrogen compounds]] [[Category:Chlorine compounds]]