Question

A certain compound is made up of two chlorine atoms, one carbon atom, and one oxygen atom. what is the chemical formula of this compound? express your answer as a chemical formula.

Answer 1

COCl₂  (phosgene)
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Answer 2

Answer: The chemical formula for the compound is $COCl_2$

Explanation:

A chemical compound which is formed by the combination of carbon, oxygen and chlorine atoms.

We are given:

Number of carbon atoms in the compound = 1

Number of oxygen atoms in the compound = 1

Number of chlorine atoms in the compound = 2

The chemical formula for the compound will be $COCl_2$. The chemical name for the given compound is phosgene.

Hence, the compound is $COCl_2$