KBrO3 (aq) + 5 KBr (aq) + 6 HCl (aq) → 3 Br2 (aq) + 6 KCl (aq) + 3 H2O (l)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
5 Br-I - 5 e- → 5 Br0 (oxidation)
BrV + 5 e- → Br0 (reduction)
KBr is a reducing agent, KBrO3 is an oxidizing agent (synproportionation (comproportionation)).
Reactants:
- KBrO3 – Potassium bromate
- KBr
- 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
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