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The formation, isolation and decomposition of mercury(II) trichloroace
tate is described. The reaction between mercury(II) oxide and trichlor
oacetic acid is conducted in methanolic solution. In this manner the n
ew salt, mercury(II) trichloroacetate, is isolated. Also, the intermed
iate of its decomposition, mercury(I) trichloroacetate, may be isolate
d.