Ammonium hexachloroplumbate

Ammonium hexachloroplumbate is an inorganic chemical compound with the chemical formula (NH₄)₂PbCl₆.

Synthesis

Adding ammonium chloride to a solution of lead(IV) tetraacetate in concentrated hydrochloric acid.

Physical properties

Ammonium hexachloroplumbate forms yellow crystals of cubic system.

The compound is slightly soluble in cold water and decomposes in hot water.

Chemical properties

When added to cold concentrated sulphuric acid, the compound decomposes, yielding PbCl₄:

(NH₄)₂PbCl₆ H₂SO₄ → (NH₄)₂SO₄ PbCl₄ 2HCl

The compound chlorinates tetraorganolead and hexaorganodilead compounds.

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