What is Tin(IV) iodide?
[[File:Tin(IV)-iodide-sample.jpg|thumb|Tin(IV) iodide]] '''Tin(IV) iodide''', also known as '''stannic iodide''' and '''tin tetraiodide''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is SnI<sub>4</sub>. It contains [[tin]] and [[iodide]] [[ion]]s. The tin is in its +4 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== Tin(IV) iodide is a red-orange solid. It reacts with water to make [[hydriodic acid]] and [[tin(IV) oxide]]. It dissolves in [[organic chemistry|organic]] [[solvent]]s. It reacts with hydriodic acid to make the SnI<sub>6</sub><sup>2-</sup> ion. ==Preparation== It is normally made by reacting [[iodine]] with tin. It can also be made by reacting tin(IV) oxide with hydriodic acid. ==Related pages== *[[Tin(II) iodide]] *[[Tin(IV) chloride]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Tin compounds]] [[Category:Iodine compounds]]