10 KClO3 + 5 H2SO4 + 6 H2O + 6 Br2 → 5 K2SO4 + 10 HCl + 12 HBrO3
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
12 Br0 - 60 e- → 12 BrV (oxidation)
10 ClV + 60 e- → 10 Cl-I (reduction)
Br2 is a reducing agent, KClO3 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- K2SO4
- HCl – Chlorane , Hydrogen chloride
- Other names: Hydrochloric acid , M , Uriatic acid
- Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid, fumes in air if concentrated ; Colorless gas ; Colourless compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless to slightly yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
- HBrO3 – Bromic acid