Molybdenum(VI) chloride is the
inorganic compound with the formula MoCl
6. It is a black diamagnetic solid. The molecules adopt an octahedral structure as seen in β-
tungsten(VI) chloride.
Preparation and reactions
Molybdenum(VI) chloride is prepared from the
molybdenum hexafluoride with excess
boron trichloride
Boron trichloride is the inorganic compound with the formula BCl3. This colorless gas is a reagent in organic synthesis. It is highly reactive toward water.
Production and structure
Boron reacts with halogens to give the corresponding trihalides. ...
:
: MoF
6 + 3 BCl
3 → MoCl
6 + 3 BF
2Cl
It is unstable at room temperature with respect to
molybdenum(V) chloride
Molybdenum(V) chloride is the inorganic compound with the empirical formula . This dark volatile solid is used in research to prepare other molybdenum compounds. It is moisture-sensitive and soluble in chlorinated solvents.
Structure
Usually call ...
and decomposition completes within several days:
:2 MoCl
6 →
oCl5sub>2 + Cl
2
The treatment of with
bismuth trichloride also produces MoCl
6.
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References
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Molybdenum(VI) compounds
Chlorides
Molybdenum halides