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VanadiumIIyhdisteet refer to chemical compounds containing vanadium in its +2 oxidation state. Vanadium is a transition metal known for its ability to exhibit multiple oxidation states, and the +2 state is one of the lower ones. These compounds are generally considered to be reducing agents. Vanadium(II) ions are often found in aqueous solutions as the hydrated ion, [V(H2O)6]2+, which typically has a pale violet color. The preparation of vanadium(II) compounds often involves the reduction of higher oxidation state vanadium compounds, such as vanadium(V) or vanadium(IV) oxides or salts, using strong reducing agents. For example, reduction with zinc or hydrogen in acidic solution can yield vanadium(II) ions. Some common examples of vanadium(II) compounds include vanadium(II) chloride (VCl2) and vanadium(II) sulfate (VSO4). Vanadium(II) chloride is a solid that can be prepared by the reduction of vanadium(III) chloride with hydrogen. Vanadium(II) compounds are relatively unstable in the presence of oxidizing agents, including atmospheric oxygen, and can readily oxidize to higher oxidation states. Their reducing properties make them useful in certain chemical syntheses, particularly where a mild to moderate reducing agent is required. The chemistry of vanadium(II) compounds is an area of interest in inorganic chemistry due to their redox behavior and coordination properties.