The title compound, hexakis(tetratelluriotantalum) tetraiodide hexaiod
otantalate, has a [TaTe4](n) chain structure with TaI6- complex anions
and I- anions between the chains. The [TaTe4](n) chain contains recta
ngular antiprismatic TaTe8 polyhedra, each Ta atom being coordinated b
y four Te-2 groups. The Ta atom in the TaI6- complex anion is octahedr
ally coordinated by I- anions.