Chapter 2, Problem 2.44QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The names and the atomic number of the last two elements in Phosgene are to be determined.

Concept introduction: Phosgene which is also called carbonyl chloride is a colorless and highly dangerous or explosive gas. This gas was used during World War ${\rm I}$. in chemical weapons and was first prepared in the year 1811. Phosgene gas is produced by the reaction of carbon monoxide and two molecules of chlorine gas in the presence of catalyst. The reaction is shown below,

$\text{CO}+{\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}\to {\text{COCl}}_{\text{2}}$

To determine: The names and the atomic number of the last two elements in Phosgene.