Ruthenium(II) chloride
Ruthenium chloride is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula. It forms a deep blue solution.
Synthesis
Ruthenium chloride can be prepared by reacting ruthenium metal with dry chlorine at 250 °C:It can also be prepared by treating a ruthenium trichloride solution with hydrogen in the presence of platinum black:
Reactions
Ruthenium chloride forms complexes with aromatic hydrocarbons.The compound can be reduced to elemental ruthenium by hydrogen.