Manganese(II) chloride is the di

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salt of

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, MnCl₂. This inorganic chemical exists in the anhydrous form, as well as the di hydrate (MnCl₂·2H₂O) and tetrahydrate (MnCl₂·4H₂O), with the tetrahydrate being the most common form. Like many Mn(II) species, these salts are pink, with the paleness of the color being characteristic of transition metal complexes with

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d⁵ configurations.

Preparation

Manganese chloride is produced by treating

manganese(IV) oxide Manganese dioxide is the inorganic compound with the formula . This blackish or brown solid occurs naturally as the mineral pyrolusite, which is the main ore of manganese and a component of manganese nodules. The principal use for is for dry-ce ...

with concentrated hydrochloric acid. :MnO₂ + 4 HCl → MnCl₂ + 2 H₂O + Cl₂ This reaction was once used for the manufacture of

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. By carefully neutralizing the resulting solution with MnCO₃, one can selectively precipitate iron salts, which are common impurities in manganese dioxide.. Manganous chloride anh

In the laboratory, manganese chloride can be prepared by treating

metal or

manganese(II) carbonate Manganese carbonate is a compound with the chemical formula Mn CO3. Manganese carbonate occurs naturally as the mineral rhodochrosite but it is typically produced industrially. It is a pale pink, water-insoluble solid. Approximately 20,000 metr ...

with

hydrochloric acid Hydrochloric acid, also known as muriatic acid, is an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride. It is a colorless solution with a distinctive pungent smell. It is classified as a strong acid Acid strength is the tendency of an acid, symbol ...

: :Mn + 2 HCl + 4 H₂O → MnCl₂(H₂O)₄ + H₂ :MnCO₃ + 2 HCl + 3 H₂O → MnCl₂(H₂O)₄ + CO₂

Structures

Anhydrous MnCl₂ adopts a layered cadmium chloride-like structure. The tetrahydrate consists of octahedral ''

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''-Mn(H₂O)₄Cl₂ molecules. The trans isomer, which is metastable, is also known. The dihydrate MnCl₂(H₂O)₂ is a coordination polymer. Each Mn center is coordinated to four doubly

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s. The octahedron is completed by a pair of mutually trans

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Chemical properties

The hydrates dissolve in water to give mildly acidic solutions with a pH of around 4. These solutions consist of the

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n(H₂O)₆sup>2+. It is a weak Lewis acid, reacting with

ions to produce a series of salts containing the following ions nCl₃sup>−, nCl₄sup>2−, and nCl₆sup>4−. Upon treatment with typical organic ligands, manganese(II) undergoes oxidation by air to give Mn(III) complexes. Examples include n(EDTA).html"_;"title="EDTA.html"_;"title="n(EDTA">n(EDTA)">EDTA.html"_;"title="n(EDTA">n(EDTA)sup>−,_[Mn(cyanide.html" ;"title="EDTA">n(EDTA).html" ;"title="EDTA.html" ;"title="n(EDTA">n(EDTA)">EDTA.html" ;"title="n(EDTA">n(EDTA)sup>−, [Mn(cyanide">CN)₆]³⁻, and [Mn(acetylacetonate)₃]. Triphenylphosphine forms a labile 2:1 adduct: :MnCl₂ + 2 triphenylphosphine, Ph₃P → nCl₂(Ph₃P)₂ Anhydrous manganese(II) chloride serves as a starting point for the synthesis of a variety of

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s. For example,

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is prepared by reaction of MnCl₂ with a solution of

sodium cyclopentadienide Sodium cyclopentadienide is an organosodium compound with the formula C5H5Na. The compound is often abbreviated as NaCp, where Cp− is the cyclopentadienide anion. Sodium cyclopentadienide is a colorless solid, although samples often are p ...

tetrahydrofuran Tetrahydrofuran (THF), or oxolane, is an organic compound with the formula (CH2)4O. The compound is classified as heterocyclic compound, specifically a cyclic ether. It is a colorless, water- miscible organic liquid with low viscosity. It is ...

(THF). :MnCl₂ + 2 NaC₅H₅ → Mn(C₅H₅)₂ + 2 NaCl Similar reactions are used in the preparation of the antiknock compound

methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT or MCMT) is an organomanganese compound with the formula (C5H4CH3)Mn(CO)3. Initially marketed as a supplement for use in leaded gasoline, MMT was later used in unleaded gasoline to increase the o ...

. Manganese chloride is a precursor to organomanganese reagents in organic chemistry. Manganese chloride is mainly used in the production of dry cell batteries.

Magnetism

Manganese(II) salts are paramagnetic. As such the presence of such salts profoundly affect NMR spectra.

Natural occurrence

Scacchite is the natural, anhydrous form of manganese(II) chloride. The only other currently known mineral systematized as manganese chloride is kempite - a representative of the atacamite group, a group of hydroxide-chlorides.

Precautions

Manganism Manganism or manganese poisoning is a toxic condition resulting from chronic exposure to manganese. It was first identified in 1837 by James Couper. Signs and symptoms Chronic exposure to excessive manganese levels can lead to a variety of psyc ...

, or manganese poisoning, can be caused by long-term exposure to manganese dust or fumes.

References

External links

National Pollutant Inventory: Manganese and compounds Fact Sheet
{{Chlorides Chlorides Manganese(II) compounds Metal halides