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