Gold(III) iodide explained

Gold iodide is the chemical compound with the formula . Although is predicted to be stable,[1] gold(III) iodide remains an example of a nonexistent or unstable compound.[2] Attempts to isolate pure samples result in the formation of gold(I) iodide and iodine:

References

  1. Tilo Söhnel, Reuben Brown, Lars Kloo Peter Schwerdtfeger "The Stability of Gold Iodides in the Gas Phase and the Solid State" Chemistry - A European Journal 2001, volume 7, 3167–3173.
  2. also see cover picture description

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