Why is formyl chloride unstable? I know it is just a combination of CO and HCl. But why it is unstable whereas other acyl chlorides are stable, like acetyl chloride?
Asked
Active
Viewed 769 times
1 Answers
-1
It is unlike other acyl chlorides as formyl chloride dissolves in water. At the same time, it reacts vigorously with it, and no other acyl chlorides produce carbon monoxide and hydrochloric acid.
ə̷̶̸͇̘̜́̍͗̂̄︣͟
- 315
- 3
- 15
-
Can you explain the reason for its solubility in water? – user218102 Jan 06 '19 at 16:41
-
Because of its structure (HCOCl), there is hydrogen bonding between the H- atom and water. – ə̷̶̸͇̘̜́̍͗̂̄︣͟ Jan 06 '19 at 16:42