Mercury(II) fluoride

Mercury(II) fluoride, also known as mercuric fluoride, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is HgF₂. It has mercury and fluoride ions in it. The mercury is in its +2 oxidation state.

Properties

Mercury(II) fluoride is a white solid. It reacts with water to make hydrofluoric acid. It breaks down when heated strongly.

Preparation

It is made by reacting mercury(II) oxide with hydrogen fluoride or hydrofluoric acid.

Related pages

• Mercury(I) fluoride
• Mercury(II) chloride