Molybdenum(II) bromide

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Molybdenum(II) bromide
Names
IUPAC names
Molybdenum(II) bromide
Molybdenum dibromide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
  • InChI=1S/2BrH.Mo/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2
    Key: GMMJTCLAKDKBCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
  • InChI=1/2BrH.Mo/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2/rBr2Mo/c1-3-2
    Key: GMMJTCLAKDKBCZ-FZEMPDIIAF
  • Br[Mo]Br
Properties
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)
insoluble
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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