Potassium octachlorodirhenate
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Potassium octachlorodirhenate(III) is an inorganic compound with the formula K2Re2Cl8. This dark blue salt is well known as an early example of a compound featuring quadruple bond between its metal centers. Although the compound has no practical value, its characterization was significant in opening a new field of research into complexes with quadruple bonds.[1]
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Dipotassium dirhenium(III) octachloride, potassium octachloridodirhenate(III) | |
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K2Re2Cl8 | |
Appearance | blue solid |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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