Title: Platinous Chloride
CAS Registry Number: 10025-65-7
Molecular Formula: Cl2Pt
Molecular Weight: 265.99
Percent Composition: Cl 26.66%, Pt 73.34%
Line Formula: PtCl2
Literature References: Prepn from hexachloroplatinic acid, H2PtCl6.6H2O: Cohen,
Inorg. Synth. 6, 209 (1960).
Properties: Grayish-green to brown powder. d 5.87. Insol in water, alcohol, ether. Sol in hydrochloric acid. Combines with PCl3 to form a compd sol in benzene or chloroform.
Density: d 5.87