Chromium(II) chloride is achemical compound. Its chemical formula is CrCl2. It is a whitecrystalline chemical. It dissolves in water to produce a bright blue solution. It is a strongreducing agent. If the water has a little acid in it,hydrogen is produced. If the water has a little base in it,chromium(II) oxide is produced. The water needs to be very pure.
It is made by reactingchromium(III) chloride andhydrogen at a high temperature. It can also be made byreduction of chromium(III) chloride withzinc. It is used in science research.
