Chromium(II) oxide
Chromium(II) oxide (CrO) is an inorganic compound composed of chromium and oxygen.[1] It is a black powder that crystallises in the rock salt structure.[2] Hypophosphites may reduce chromium(III) oxide to chromium(II) oxide:
- H3PO2 + 2 Cr2O3 → 4 CrO + H3PO4
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chromium(II) oxide | |
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| CrO | |
| Molar mass | 67.996 g/mol |
| Appearance | black |
| Melting point | 300 °C (572 °F; 573 K) (decomposes) |
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| cubic, cF8 | |
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It is readily oxidized by the atmosphere. CrO is basic, while CrO
3 is acidic, and Cr
2O
3 is amphoteric.[3]
See also
- Chromium(IV) oxide
- Chromium(VI) oxide
References
- Satish. Anand, Raj. Kumar (1989), Dictionary of Inorganic Chemistry, Anmol Publications, ISBN 978-81-7041-236-6
- Egon Wiberg, Arnold Frederick Holleman (2001) Inorganic Chemistry, Elsevier ISBN 0-12-352651-5
- Chemistry 7th edition, by Raymond Chang page 645 (problem 15.100)
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