MnO2 (s) + 4 HBr (aq) → MnBr2 (aq) + Br2 (aq) + 2 H2O (l)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 Br-I - 2 e- → 2 Br0 (oxidation)
MnIV + 2 e- → MnII (reduction)
HBr is a reducing agent, MnO2 is an oxidizing agent.
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 Br-I - 2 e- → 2 Br0 (oxidation)
MnIV + 2 e- → MnII (reduction)
HBr is a reducing agent, MnO2 is an oxidizing agent.
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