Hydrogen telluride
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Hydrogen telluride, also known as hydrotelluric acid, tellane, or tellurium hydride, is a chemical compound. It is also an acid. Its chemical formula is H2Te. It contains hydrogen and telluride ions.
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Properties [change]
Hydrogen telluride is a toxic reactive gas. It easily decomposes to hydrogen and tellurium. It also burns in air to make tellurium dioxide and water. It has a very bad smell of decayed garlic. It is almost as acidic as phosphoric acid. It reacts with some metals and metal oxides to make tellurides.
Preparation [change]
It is made by adding a strong acid to a telluride, such as sodium telluride.
Uses [change]
Hydrogen telluride does not have many uses because it is very toxic and unstable.
