Molar mass 431.76 g/mol Appearance ruby red powder | Density 4.77 g/cm³ | |
Formation of silver dichromate
Silver dichromate is a chemical compound with the formula Ag2Cr2O7. It is insoluble in water and decomposes when treated with hot water.
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Synthesis
K2Cr2O7 (aq) + 2 AgNO3 (aq)→ Ag2Cr2O7 (s) + 2 KNO3 (aq)Applications
Related complexes are used as oxidants in organic chemistry. For instance, tetrakis(pyridine)silver dichromate, [Ag2(py)4]2+[Cr2O7]2−, is used to convert benzylic and allylic alcohols to corresponding carbonyl compounds.
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