Trichloroethylene

Trichloroethylene Definition

• Trichloroethylene is a clear, non-flammable, volatile liquid organic compound with the chemical formula C₂HCl₃.
• It is primarily used as a degreasing agent for metal parts and has applications in the manufacture of other chemicals.

Structure of Trichloroethylene:

1. Chemical Formula: C₂HCl₃
2. Molecular Structure: Contains a two-carbon backbone with one double bond. One carbon is bonded to one hydrogen atom and two chlorine atoms; the other carbon is bonded to one chlorine atom and has a double bond with the first carbon.
3. Bonding: Each carbon is sp² hybridized, forming a planar structure.
4. Geometry: Trigonal planar around each carbon due to the presence of a double bond.

Uses:

1. Solvent: Commonly used as an industrial solvent for degreasing metal parts.
2. Chemical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants.
3. Extraction: Used in the extraction of organic compounds and as a carrier solvent in chemical synthesis.

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