Gold(III) iodide
# Gold(III) iodide

Gold iodide is the chemical compound with the formula $AuI_3.$ Although $Au_2I_6$ is predicted to be stable, gold(III) iodide remains an example of a nonexistent or unstable compound. Attempts to isolate pure samples result in the formation of gold(I) iodide and iodine:

    $AuI_3$ → AuI + $I_2$
