Al(OH)₃ + 3 HBr → AlBr₃ + 3 H₂O

This is an acid-base reaction (neutralization): Al(OH)₃ is a base, HBr is an acid.

Reactants:

• Al(OH)₃ – Aluminium hydroxide , Aluminium(3+) trioxidanide
  • Other names: Aluminic acid , Aluminum hydroxide , Al(OH)3 ... show moreAmphojel , Dialume , Aluminium hydroxide gel, dried , Aluminium hydroxide, dried , Aluminum hydroxide gel, dried , Aluminum hydroxide, dried , Dried aluminium hydroxide , Dried aluminum hydroxide gel , Alumina hydrate , Aluminum oxide trihydrate , Trihydroxyaluminum show less
  • Appearance: White amorphous powder ; Odourless white solid in various forms
• HBr – Hydrogen bromide , Bromane
  • Other names: Hydrobromic acid , Hydronium bromide , HBr ... show moreAnhydrous hydrogen bromide , Aqueous hydrogen bromide show less
  • Appearance: Colorless gas ; Colorless/faint yellow liquid ; Colourless compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless gas with a sharp, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Often used in an aqueous solution.]

Products:

• AlBr₃ – Aluminium bromide
  • Other names: Aluminic bromide , Aluminum bromide
  • Appearance: White to pale yellow powder
• H₂O – Water, oxidane
  • Other names: Water (H2O) , Hydrogen hydroxide (HH or HOH) , Hydrogen oxide ... show moreDihydrogen monoxide (DHMO) (systematic name) , Hydrogen monoxide , Dihydrogen oxide , Hydric acid , Hydrohydroxic acid , Hydroxic acid , Hydrol , Μ-oxido dihydrogen , Κ1-hydroxyl hydrogen(0) show less
  • Appearance: White crystalline solid, almost colorless liquid with a hint of blue, colorless gas