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Molybdenum Oxidation states

atomicfire - 10-3-2011 at 06:29

How might I create the broad range of molybdenum's oxidation states starting with MoO3?

I do a lot of colorimetric chemistry and usually only work with the 'yellow' molybdate so I would like to see its various states but don't quite know how I can create them.

Arthur Dent - 10-3-2011 at 10:14

Our excellent member Woelen has a most detailed answer for you on his website:
Colorful compounds of Molybdenum

Hope this helps!

Robert




atomicfire - 10-3-2011 at 12:19

Ah exactly what I wanted!

Thanks! Simpler then I had expected.