In spite of its small enthalpy of formation (ΔHf° = −5.2 kcal/mol), it is kinetically stable, decomposing only at 400 °C. It is quite reactive towards reducing agents and anions, however, with the chlorine atom acting as an electrophile.
In spite of having a low enthalpy of formation (-5.2 kcal/mol), this compound is kinetically stable, decomposing only at 400 °C. It readily reacts with reducing agents and anions, but the chlorine atom acts as an electrophile.