Synthesis
H2Te is prepared by the acidification of salts of Te2−, such as Al2Te3 and Na2Te. Na2Te can be generated by the reaction of Na and Te in anhydrous ammonia. The intermediate in the acidification, HTe−, is a stable anion. Sodium hydrogen telluride, NaHTe, can be made by reducing tellurium with NaBH4.
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