6 HCl + 3 SnCl2 + KBrO3 → 3 H2O + KBr + 3 SnCl4
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
BrV + 6 e- → Br-I (reduction)
3 SnII - 6 e- → 3 SnIV (oxidation)
KBrO3 is an oxidizing agent, SnCl2 is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- 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.]
- Other names: Hydrochloric acid
- SnCl2 – Tin(II) chloride
, Tin dichloride
- KBrO3 – Potassium bromate
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