Molybdenum(II) bromide
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Molybdenum(II) bromide
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MoBr2 | |
Molar mass | 225.75 g/mol |
Appearance | yellow-red solid hygroscopic |
Density | 4.88 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 700 °C (1,292 °F; 973 K) (decomposes) |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Molybdenum(II) bromide is an inorganic compound with the formula MoBr2.
Preparation
Molybdenum(II) bromide is created by the reaction of elemental molybdenum(II) chloride with lithium bromide.
Alternatively, it can be prepared by the disproportionation of molybdenum(III) bromide in a vacuum at 600 °C (1,112 °F).
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