How do you balance CS_2 + Cl_2 -> C Cl_4 + S_2Cl_2CS2+Cl2CCl4+S2Cl2? What is the mole ratio of Cl_2Cl2 to C Cl_4CCl4?

1 Answer
May 9, 2016

"CS"_2 + 3"Cl"_2 rarr "CCl"_4 + "S"_2"Cl"_2CS2+3Cl2CCl4+S2Cl2

Explanation:

The equation above is certainly balanced. I don't know whether it is valid or not, inasmuch as I have never seen this reaction done. Given the balanced equation 3 equiv of chlorine gas react with 2 equiv carbon disulfide.