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The tetrachlorocuprate ion is a [[Chloro complex|chloro complex]] of copper, represented by the formula [CuCl<sub>4</sub>]<sup>2-</sup>. | The tetrachlorocuprate ion is a [[Chloro complex|chloro complex]] of copper, represented by the formula [CuCl<sub>4</sub>]<sup>2-</sup>. | ||
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==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
The tetrachlorocuprate ion is hard to get in solid form, but is rather easy to calcinate. Tetrachlorocuprate ions react violently with [[aluminium]] to form fine [[copper]] and aluminium(III) ions. In solution, the tetrachlorocuprate ion is bright green. | The tetrachlorocuprate ion is hard to get in solid form, but is rather easy to calcinate. Tetrachlorocuprate ions react violently with [[aluminium]] to form fine [[copper]] and aluminium(III) ions. In solution, the tetrachlorocuprate ion is bright green. | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
[[File:Tetrachlorocupric_acid_with_copper.jpg|thumb|230px|Reaction of copper, hydrochloric acid and hydrogen peroxide, showing the distinct green color of tetrachlorocuprate.]]This [[Complex ion|complex]] is generally produced by the addition of copper (II) ions to chloride ions. One easy method is by ading copper metal to a solution of [[hydrochloric acid]] and [[hydrogen peroxide]], which forms [[tetrachlorocupric acid]], the acid of the tetrachlorocuprate ion. | [[File:Tetrachlorocupric_acid_with_copper.jpg|thumb|230px|Reaction of copper, hydrochloric acid and hydrogen peroxide, showing the distinct green color of tetrachlorocuprate.]]This [[Complex ion|complex]] is generally produced by the addition of copper (II) ions to chloride ions. One easy method is by ading copper metal to a solution of [[hydrochloric acid]] and [[hydrogen peroxide]], which forms [[tetrachlorocupric acid]], the acid of the tetrachlorocuprate ion. | ||
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File:Tetrachlorocuprate.png
Tetrachlorocuprate structure
The tetrachlorocuprate ion is a chloro complex of copper, represented by the formula [CuCl4]2-.
Properties
The tetrachlorocuprate ion is hard to get in solid form, but is rather easy to calcinate. Tetrachlorocuprate ions react violently with aluminium to form fine copper and aluminium(III) ions. In solution, the tetrachlorocuprate ion is bright green.
Production
File:Tetrachlorocupric acid with copper.jpg
Reaction of copper, hydrochloric acid and hydrogen peroxide, showing the distinct green color of tetrachlorocuprate.
