Abstract
Single-crystal absorption spectra at 300, 80, and 5 K of the antiferromagnetic compounds VCl2, VBr2, and VI2 are reported between 5000 and 30,000 cm–1. The energy positions and intensities of the bands are similar to those for isolated V2+ but spin-forbidden levels are more intense. This intensity effect and some sharp, fine structure are explained in terms of magnetic exchange effects. A combination band due to two spin-allowed single-centre transitions is detected.

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