Gold Hydroxide

Gold hydroxide is a chemical compound with the formula Au(OH)3. It is a yellowish-brown solid that is insoluble in water. The compound can be formed by reacting gold(III) chloride with an alkali hydroxide such as sodium hydroxide.

Gold hydroxide has a trigonal planar geometry around the gold atom, with three hydroxide ligands arranged symmetrically around it. The compound is a weak base and can undergo hydrolysis in aqueous solutions to form gold(III) oxide and water.

Gold hydroxide is not commonly used in industrial applications due to its low stability and tendency to decompose into gold(III) oxide. However, it has potential application in catalysis and as a precursor in the synthesis of other gold compounds.