Vanadium oxydichloride is the inorganic compound with the formula VOCl2. One of several oxychlorides of vanadium, it is a hygroscopic green solid. It is prepared by comproportionationofvanadium trichloride and vanadium(V) oxides:[1]
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Molar mass | 137.84 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Green solid |
Density | 2.88 g/cm3 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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As verified by X-ray crystallography, vanadium oxydichloride adopts a layered structure, featuring octahedral vanadium centers linked by doubly bridging oxide and chloride ligands.[2]
From VOCl2, various blue or green-colored oxotri- and oxotetrachloride salts can be prepared. Examples include N(CH3)4VOCl3 and the pyridinium derivative (C5H5NH)2VOCl4.[3]