Formula HgF2 Density 8.95 g/cm³ | Molar mass 238.59 g/mol | |
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Appearance hygroscopic white cubic crystals |
Synthesis
Mercury(II) fluoride is most commonly produced by the reaction of mercury(II) oxide and hydrogen fluoride:
HgO + 2 HF → HgF2 + H2OMercury(II) fluoride can also be produced through the fluorination of mercury(II) chloride:
HgCl2 + F2 → HgF2 + Cl2or mercury(II) oxide:.
2 HgO + 2 F2 → 2 HgF2 + O2Applications
Mercury(II) fluoride is a selective fluorination agent.
References
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