always generated in situ and used in catalytic quantities, at least in organic reactions.

Structure

RuO₄ forms two crystal structures, one with cubic symmetry and another with monoclinic symmetry, isotypic to OsO₄. The molecule adopts a tetrahedral geometry, with the Ru-O distances ranging from 169 to 170 pm.

Uses

Isolation of ruthenium from ores

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