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Chemical compound

Manganese(VII) oxide

Manganese(VII) oxideManganese(VII) oxide
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Manganese(VII) oxideManganese(VII) oxide
Names
IUPAC name Manganese(VII) oxide
Other namesManganic oxide dimanganese heptoxidePermanganic anhydride Permanganic oxide
Identifiers
CAS Number 12057-92-0 checkY
3D model (JSmol) Interactive image
ChemSpider 9944714
ECHA InfoCard 100.031.829 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number 235-025-8
PubChem CID 13879826
CompTox Dashboard (EPA) DTXSID10894891 Edit this at Wikidata
InChI InChI=1S/2Mn.7O/q;;7*-2Key: ZEFXULJEOUCCOQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES O=[Mn](=O)(=O)O[Mn](=O)(=O)=O
Properties
Chemical formula Mn2O7
Molar mass 221.87 g/mol
Appearance dark red oil (room temp.), green if in contact with sulfuric acid
Density 2.79 g/cm3
Melting point 5.9 °C (42.6 °F; 279.0 K)
Boiling point explodes on heating
Solubility in water decomposes to permanganic acid, HMnO4
Structure
Crystal structure monoclinic
Coordination geometry bitetrahedral
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards explosive, strong oxidizer, very corrosive
GHS labelling:
Pictograms GHS01: ExplosiveGHS03: OxidizingGHS05: CorrosiveGHS06: Toxic
Signal word Danger
Hazard statements H201, H271, H314, H300+H310+H330
Precautionary statements P260, P284, P283, P221
NFPA 704 (fire diamond) NFPA 704 four-colored diamond 4 0 4OX
Related compounds
Related compounds Re2O7 KMnO4 Tc2O7 Cl2O7
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Chemical compound

Manganese(VII) oxide (manganese heptoxide) is an inorganic compound with the formula Mn2O7. Manganese heptoxide is a volatile liquid with an oily consistency. It is a highly reactive and powerful oxidizer that reacts explosively with nearly any organic compound. It was first described in 1860.[1] It is the acid anhydride of permanganic acid.

The crystalline form of this chemical compound is dark green. The liquid is green by reflected light and red by transmitted light.[2] It is soluble in carbon tetrachloride, and decomposes when in contact with water.

Its solubility properties indicate a nonpolar molecular species, which is confirmed by its structure. The molecules consist of a pair of tetrahedra that share a common vertex. The vertices are occupied by oxygen atoms and at the centers of the tetrahedra are the Mn(VII) centers. The connectivity is indicated by the formula O3Mn−O−MnO3. The terminal Mn−O distances are 1.585 Å and the bridging oxygen is 1.77 Å distant from the two Mn atoms. The Mn−O−Mn angle is 120.7°.[3]

Pyrosulfate, pyrophosphate, and dichromate adopt structures similar to that of Mn2O7. Probably the most similar main group species is Cl2O7. Focusing on comparisons within the transition metal series, Tc2O7 and Mn2O7 are structurally similar but the Tc−O−Tc angle is 180°. Solid Re2O7 is not molecular but consists of crosslinked Re centers with both tetrahedral and octahedral sites;[4] in the vapour phase it is molecular with a similar structure to Tc2O7.[5]

Synthesis and reactions

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Manganese heptoxide (Mn2O7) arises as a dark green oil by the addition of cold concentrated sulfuric acid (H2SO4) to solid potassium permanganate (KMnO4).[2] The reaction initially produces permanganic acid, HMnO4 (structurally, HOMnO3), which is dehydrated by cold sulfuric acid to form its anhydride, Mn2O7:

2 KMnO4 + 2 H2SO4 → Mn2O7 + H2O + 2 KHSO4

Manganese heptoxide can react further with sulfuric acid to give the remarkable manganyl(VII) cation MnO+3, which is isoelectronic with CrO3:

Mn2O7 + 2 H2SO4 → 2 [MnO3]+[HSO4]− + H2O

Manganese heptoxide decomposes near room temperature, explosively so above 55 °C (131 °F). The explosion can be initiated by striking the sample or by its exposure to oxidizable organic compounds. The products are manganese dioxide (MnO2) and oxygen (O2).[6] Ozone is also produced, giving a strong smell to the substance. The ozone can spontaneously ignite a piece of paper impregnated with an alcohol solution.[_citation needed_]

Manganese heptoxide reacts with hydrogen peroxide in presence of sulfuric acid, liberating oxygen and ozone:

2 Mn2O7 + 2 H2O2 + 4 H2SO4 → 4 MnSO4 + 6 H2O + 2 O3 + 3 O2

  1. ^ Aschoff, H. Ann. Phys. Chem. Ser. 2 volume 111 (1860) page 217 and page 224.
  2. ^ a b H. Lux (1963). "Manganese(VII) Oxide". In G. Brauer (ed.). Handbook of Preparative Inorganic Chemistry, 2nd Ed. Vol. 1. NY, NY: Academic Press. pp. 1459–1460.
  3. ^ Simon, A.; Dronskowski, R.; Krebs, B.; Hettich, B. (1987). "The Crystal Structure of Mn2O7". Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. Engl. 26 (2): 139–140. doi:10.1002/anie.198701391.
  4. ^ Krebs, B.; Mueller, A.; Beyer, H. H. (1969). "The Crystal Structure of Rhenium(VII) Oxide". Inorganic Chemistry. 8 (3): 436–443. doi:10.1021/ic50073a006.
  5. ^ Wells A.F. (1962) Structural Inorganic Chemistry 3d edition Oxford University Press
  6. ^ Holleman, A. F.; Wiberg, E. "Inorganic Chemistry" Academic Press: San Diego, 2001. ISBN 0-12-352651-5.