Would you expect cl2o7 to be more reactive toward haq or


Chlorine reacts with oxygen to form Cl2O7.

Table- Prefixes Used in Naming Binary Compounds Formed between Nonmetals

Prefix Meaning
Mona- 1
Di- 2
Tri- 3
Tetra- 4
Penta- 5
Hexa- 6
Hepta- 7
Octa- 8
Nona- 9
Deca- 10

(a) What is the name of this product (see Table)?

(b) Write a balanced equation for the formation of Cl2O7(l) from the elements.

(c) Under usual conditions, Cl2O7 is a colorless liquid with a boiling point of 81?. Is this boiling point expected or surprising?

(d) Would you expect Cl2O7 to be more reactive toward H+(aq) or OH- (aq)? Explain.

(e) If the oxygen in Cl2O7 is considered to have the -2 oxidation state, what is the oxidation state of the Cl? What is the electron configuration of Cl in this oxidation state?

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