Chloroauric acid

Chloroauric acid is an inorganic acid with the formula H[AuCl
4]. Pure chloroauric acid is a yellow powder but it is usually seen dissolved in hydrochloric acid.^[1]

Preparation

Chloroauric acid can be made by reacting gold with aqua regia.^[2]

Safety

Chloroauric acid is corrosive and toxic and must be handled with caution. Gloves and a face shield should be worn when handling the acid.

References

↑ Gunanathan, C.; Ben-David, Y.; Milstein, D. (2007). "Direct Synthesis of Amides from Alcohols and Amines with Liberation of H₂". Science. 317 (5839): 790–792. Bibcode:2007Sci...317..790G. doi:10.1126/science.1145295. PMID 17690291. S2CID 43671648.
↑ Mellor, J. W. (1946). A Comprehensive Treatise on Inorganic and Theoretical Chemistry. vol. 3, p. 593.

[1] Gunanathan, C.; Ben-David, Y.; Milstein, D. (2007). "Direct Synthesis of Amides from Alcohols and Amines with Liberation of H₂". Science. 317 (5839): 790–792. Bibcode:2007Sci...317..790G. doi:10.1126/science.1145295. PMID 17690291. S2CID 43671648.

[x5-2] Mellor, J. W. (1946). A Comprehensive Treatise on Inorganic and Theoretical Chemistry. vol. 3, p. 593.

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