How do you balance #CS_2 + Cl_2 -> C Cl_4 + S_2Cl_2#? What is the mole ratio of #Cl_2# to #C Cl_4#?

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anor277
May 9, 2016

#"CS"_2 + 3"Cl"_2 rarr "CCl"_4 + "S"_2"Cl"_2#

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.

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