Formula for carbon tetrachloride

Introduction  :

Carbon tetrachloride is an organic compound , consists of two elements carbon as well as chlorine , which has the formula `C Cl_4`and having the IUPAC names as tetrachloromethane.
                                                                              
CHEMICAL FORMULA  :- `C Cl_4`
In the carbontetrachloride molecule four chlorine atoms are arranged in a tetrahedral way with carbon atom in the centre which makes it non polar in nature. A 3-d view of the carbontetrachloride molecule is shown as under:
                                          

Preparation of the Carbon Tetracloride :

Carbon tetrachloride can be prepared by the following three methods , we can prepare by any one of them.
1. By combining one molecule of methane with four molecules of chlorines , we get carbon tetrachloride as well as hydrogen chloride. Below is the reaction
         CH₄ + 4 Cl₂ → CCl₄ + 4 HCl
2 . By chlroination of carbon disulphide , we get carbon tetrachloride as well as sulphur monochloride .Below is the reaction
       CS₂ + 3Cl₂ → CCl₄ + S₂Cl₂
3. By the syntesis of the dichloromethane , we get two molecules of carbon tetra chloride    

C₂Cl₆ + Cl₂ → 2 CCl₄

Features and Uses of Carbon Tetrachloride :

• It has a boiling point of `76.7^o` C
• It is not able to dissolve iodine.and  non-polar in nature.
• It is a colourless liquid which is soluble with nearly mostly other liquids but is slightly soluble with water.
• Used in refrigerants, flour bleachings .
• It is a very good fire extinguisher as well as a dry cleaning liquid.
• Also used in pharmaceutical materials preparation.
• Used in lava lamps , used as a source of chlorine in organic chemistry.
• High use of carbon tetrachloride in open environment can effect the health also , lead to  kidney problems , liver problems , also led to the degradation of the nervous system.