Tellurium(IV) bromide
chemical compound
Tellurium(IV) bromide, also known as tellurium tetrabromide, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is TeBr4. It contains tellurium and bromide ions. The tellurium is in the +4 oxidation state.
Properties change
Tellurium(IV) bromide is a yellow-orange solid. It conducts electricity when molten. It decomposes to bromine and tellurium(II) bromide when heated strongly.
Preparation change
It is made by reacting tellurium with bromine.
Uses change
Tellurium(IV) bromide can be used to make complexes with organic molecules.