What is Disulfur dichloride?
'''Disulfur dichloride''', also known as '''sulfur(I) chloride''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is S<sub>2</sub>Cl<sub>2</sub>. It contains [[sulfur]] in its +1 [[oxidation state]]. It contains [[chlorine]] in its -1 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== It is a yellow or orange liquid. It smokes in air because it reacts with water. It releases [[sulfur]], [[sulfur dioxide]], and [[hydrochloric acid]] when reacted with water. It reacts with [[chlorine]] to make [[sulfur dichloride]]. It can dissolve sulfur. ==Preparation== It is made by reacting a little chlorine with sulfur. A lot of chlorine would make sulfur dichloride. ==Uses== It is used to place sulfur atoms some [[organic chemistry|organic]] compounds. ==Related pages== *[[Tetrasulfur tetranitride]] *[[Sulfur tetrafluoride]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Sulfur compounds]] [[Category:Chlorine compounds]]