What is the name of the compound in which carbon is bound to FOUR chlorine atoms?

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anor277
Jan 31, 2017

#"Carbon tetrachloride.........."#

Explanation:

This material was widely used as a flame retardant, and sometimes as a fire extinguisher. At one stage it was used as a dry-cleaning fluid. It is a non-polar solvent that has been withdrawn from such use in that it is a carcinogen, and potent liver toxin.

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