The formula for carbon tetrabromide is CBr4.
Carbon tetrabromide is a chemical compound consisting of one carbon atom and four bromine atoms. The prefix ‘tetra-‘ indicates that there are four bromine atoms bonded to a single carbon atom. This compound is a type of halomethane, where halogens (in this case, bromine) are bonded to a carbon atom.
Carbon tetrabromide is used in various chemical reactions and processes, including as a solvent and in the synthesis of other chemical compounds. It is important to handle this compound with care due to its potential health hazards.