The researchers also found that doubly hydrochlorinating a triple bond with this reaction gives a product with each chlorine bound to a different carbon atom, whereas the classic method would ...

Chlorine itself is not flammable, but when mixed with other chemicals such as ammonia or turpentine, it can have an explosive reaction to fire or extreme heat. In some cases, these reactions can ...

Fire Chief Ted Whittington says the victims were mixing pool chemicals inside the house when the reaction occurred. Hazmat crews are examining the area.