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Tellurium(II) bromide

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Tellurium(II) bromide, also known as tellurium dibromide, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is TeBr2. It contains tellurium and bromide ions. The tellurium is in the +2 oxidation state.

Properties

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Tellurium(II) bromide is a green brown crystalline solid. It absorbs water from the air.

Preparation

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It is made when tellurium(IV) bromide is heated in air. It can also be made by careful reduction of tellurium(IV) bromide.

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