MgBr2 (aq) + Cl2 (g) → MgCl2 (aq) + Br2 (aq)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 Br-I - 2 e- → 2 Br0 (oxidation)
2 Cl0 + 2 e- → 2 Cl-I (reduction)
MgBr2 is a reducing agent, Cl2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- MgBr2
- Cl2
Products:
- MgCl2
- Br2