Can chlorine gas react with vehicle carbon monoxide?

Answer 1

Under the right conditions, chlorine will react with carbon monoxide to form phosgene gas, COCl2. This is unlikely to happen at the tailpipe of your vehicle since the reaction normally requires the presence of a catalyst such as activated carbon.

Answer 2

Yes, chlorine gas can react with carbon monoxide in the presence of ultraviolet light or at high temperatures to form phosgene, a highly toxic gas. This reaction is not common in typical vehicle emissions but can occur in industrial settings or under specific conditions.

Answer 3

they bond to form carbonyl dichloride

co+cl2-------------->coocl2

Answer 4

The surface carbons would likely become chlorinated to a greater or lesser extent.