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    Proper Formula for Sodium Chloropalladite?

    I am trying to determine the proper chemical formula for the Palladium # 3 sensitizer solution that is found in the Bostick and Sullivan Platinum and Palladium chemicals. I am planning on doing some writing and I want to make certain that I am making the proper chemical reference.

    The Palladium # 3 solution is technically Sodium Chloropalladite and this is what I am trying to make sure I have the proper formula for.

    I have searched and based on what I am seeing, I am not sure I am finding the correct information so I am hoping someone here knows.

    I think it is Na2PdCl4 but I would like to verify with someone that knows for sure.

    Thanks

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    Re: Proper Formula for Sodium Chloropalladite?

    Quote Originally Posted by LFLarry View Post
    I think it is Na2PdCl4 but I would like to verify with someone that knows for sure.
    Correct.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium...hloropalladate
    https://www.commonchemistry.org/Chem...ref=13820-53-6

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    Re: Proper Formula for Sodium Chloropalladite?

    Beware the nomenclature trap. Sodium Chloropalladite is not the same as Sodium Chloropalladate. The "ate" ending tends to be used for a higher oxidation state and the "ite" ending for a lower one.
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    Re: Proper Formula for Sodium Chloropalladite?

    Good catch Maris!

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