Questions tagged [stability]
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What determines the stability of inorganic chloride-based acids?
The chloride ion forms strong anionic complexes with many metals. Well known examples include tetrachlorocuprate(Ⅱ) and tetrachloroaurate(Ⅲ). Many of these complexes are stable in aqueous solution, ...
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