Iodine monochloride

chemical compound

Iodine monochloride, also known as iodine(I) chloride, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is ICl. It has iodine and chloride ions. The iodine is in its +1 oxidation state.

Properties change

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+. It is an interhalogen.

Preparation change

It is made by mixing equal moles of iodine and chlorine. More chlorine would make iodine trichloride.

Uses change

It is used to add iodine atoms to some organic compounds.

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