Disulfur dichloride

Disulfur dichloride, also known as sulfur(I) chloride, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is S2Cl2. It contains sulfur in its +1 oxidation state. It contains chlorine in its -1 oxidation state.

Properties
It is a yellow or orange liquid. It smokes in air because it reacts with water. It releases sulfur, sulfur dioxide, and hydrochloric acid when reacted with water. It reacts with chlorine to make sulfur dichloride. It can dissolve sulfur. 

Preparation
It is made by reacting a little chlorine with sulfur. A lot of chlorine would make sulfur dichloride.

Uses
It is used to place sulfur atoms some organic compounds.

Related pages
Tetrasulfur tetranitride
Sulfur tetrafluoride

Category:Sulfur compounds
Category:Chlorides