Nitrogen trichloride

Nitrogen trichloride is a chemical compound. It contains nitrogen in its +3 oxidation state and chloride in its -1 oxidation state. It contains nitrogen and chloride ions. Its chemical formula is NCl3. It is an explosive. It is made by reacting ammonium compounds with chlorine. It reacts with hot water to release hypochlorous acid and ammonia. 

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Nitrogen triiodide
Ammonium chloride
Nitrate

Category:Nitrogen compounds
Category:Chlorides