Manganese(II) iodide is thechemical compound composed ofmanganese andiodide with theformula MnI2(H2O)n. The tetrahydrate is a pink solid while the anhydrous derivative is beige.[2] Both forms featureoctahedral Mn centers. Unlike MnCl2(H2O)4 and MnBr2(H2O)4 which are cis, MnI2(H2O)4 is trans.[3]
The tetrahydrate can be prepared by treatingmanganese(II) carbonate withhydriodic acid. The anhydrous form can be produced from it by dehydration in a vacuum.[2]
Samples turn brown in air under the influence of light as a result of the oxidation of the iodide ion to iodine.[5] It has a trigonal crystal structure of thecadmium iodide type (polytype 2H)[6][7] with the space group P3m1 (space group no. 164). It dissolves in water and decomposes.[5] The tetrahydrate has a monoclinic crystal structure with the space group P21/c (No. 14).[3]
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