Diboron tetrachloride
Diboron tetrachloride is a chemical compound with the formula B2Cl4. It is a colorless liquid.
The electrical discharge procedure of boron trichloride can be divided into three steps:Synthesis
The modern synthesis involves dechlorination of boron trichloride using copper.
It can also be formed by the electrical discharge procedure of boron trichloride at low temperatures.Reactions
The compound is used as a reagent for the synthesis of organoboron compounds. For instance, diboron tetrachloride reacts with ethylene:
The compound absorbs hydrogen quickly at room temperature:
