Chromium(IV) chloride

Chromium(IV) chloride
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
  • InChI=1S/4ClH.Cr/h4*1H;/q;;;;+4/p-4 N
    Key: FVIAFAGQDQRRCD-UHFFFAOYSA-J N
  • InChI=1/4ClH.Cr/h4*1H;/q;;;;+4/p-4
    Key: FVIAFAGQDQRRCD-XBHQNQODAT
  • [Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cr+4]
Properties
CrCl4
Molar mass 193.807 g/mol
Melting point Decomposes above −80 °C (−112 °F)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Chromium(IV) chloride is an unstable compound of chromium and chlorine with the chemical formula CrCl4. It is generated by combining chromium(III) chloride and chlorine gas at elevated temperatures, but reverts to those substances at room temperature.