constituting n= 2 members of the family AA′ n− 1 B n O 3n+ 1, has been prepared. Their
structure consists of double perovskite slabs interleaved by A atoms. Hydrated HLaNb 2 O 7
is formed by topotactic proton exchange of the A atoms in ALaNb 2 O 7 (A= K, Rb, Cs). The
hydrate readily loses water to give anhydrous HLaNb 2 O 7 which is isostructural with
RbLaNb 2 O 7. HLaNb 2 O 7 exhibits Bronsted acidity forming intercalation compounds with …