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Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene)

Updated: Mar 1

Structure of Tetrachloroethylene

  1. Tetrachloroethylene Chemical Formula: C₂Cl₄

  2. Molecular Structure: Consists of two carbon atoms bonded by a double bond, each carbon atom bonded to two chlorine atoms.

  3. Bonding: Each carbon is sp² hybridized, resulting in a planar structure.

  4. Geometry: Trigonal planar around each carbon.

Structure of Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene)
Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene)

Uses

  1. Dry Cleaning: Widely used as a solvent in dry cleaning for fabrics.

  2. Degreasing: Used for degreasing metal parts in the automotive and metalworking industries.

  3. Chemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals like refrigerants and fluorinated compounds.


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