2 P (s) + 8 H2O (l) + 5 Br2 (aq) → 10 HBr (aq) + 2 H3PO4 (aq)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 P0 - 10 e- → 2 PV (oxidation)
10 Br0 + 10 e- → 10 Br-I (reduction)
P is a reducing agent, Br2 is an oxidizing agent.
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 P0 - 10 e- → 2 PV (oxidation)
10 Br0 + 10 e- → 10 Br-I (reduction)
P is a reducing agent, Br2 is an oxidizing agent.
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