Molybdenum(II) bromide
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Molybdenum(II) bromide
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| MoBr2 | |
| Molar mass | 255.748 g/mol |
| Appearance | yellow-red solid |
| 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. It forms yellow-red crystals.[1]
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).