What is Mercury(II) fluoride?
'''Mercury(II) fluoride''', also known as '''mercuric fluoride''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is HgF<sub>2</sub>. It has [[mercury (element)|mercury]] and [[fluoride]] [[ion]]s 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]] [[Category:Mercury compounds]] [[Category:Fluorine compounds]]