Iron (II) chloride
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Chemical formula | FeCl2 |
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OTP appearance | tan solid |
Molar Mass(g/mol) | 126.751 |
Density(g/cc) | 3.16 |
Melting Point(°C) | 677 |
Boiling Point(°C) | 1023 |
Solubility in water(g/L) | 685 |
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Synthesis
Combine metallic iron and hydrogen chloride in dry methanol, then dry at 160°C leaving anyhydrous iron (II) chloride
- Fe + 2 HCl{CH3OHFeCl2(d) + H2(g)}→