Abstract
The reaction of methane with chlorine in water at 125°C in the presence of platinum chlorides results in the platinum-assisted formation of methyl chloride which is partially hydrolyzed in situ to methanol. Aqueous Na2-[PtCl4] reacts with chlorine at room temperature, resulting in Na2[PtCl6], which is the major species in solution even at 125°C. © 1993 American Chemical Society.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 8-10 |
| Journal | Organometallics |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1993 |
| Externally published | Yes |