Abstract:Chlorinated methanes (also ethanes) are among the most widely used and useful chemical compounds. There are potentially 26 compounds with other multiple halogen substitutions. Eleven important or representative compounds were selected to discuss in this chapter. The physical states vary from colorless gases: methyl chloride and methyl bromide; colorless liquids: methyl iodide, methylene chloride, methylene bromide, chloroform, bromoform (heavy), and carbon tetrachloride; and a yellow solid, iodoform, and color… Show more
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