The formula of carbon tetraiodide is CI4. This compound is composed of one carbon atom and four iodine atoms.
Carbon, in this case, serves as the central atom, bonded to four iodine atoms surrounding it. The ‘tetra’ prefix in the name indicates the four iodine atoms attached to the carbon. This trihalide is a dark, oily liquid that was once used in organic synthesis and has specific applications in chemistry.