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Why don't compounds like MnCl and ZnCl exist?
That's interesting. Can you explain why they don't exist in their elemental form?
Mn and Zn are both transition metals that can form compounds easily, especially with halogens like Cl. They have a high electron affinity which makes them more stable as compounds rather than in their elemental form. Additionally, their size and electronic structure make them difficult to exist as separate elements.