Chlorine reacts with oxygen to form Cl2O7.
(a) What is the name of this product (see Table 2.6)?
(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 81oC. 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?