Chlorine Oxidation of Bromide

Cl2 + 2Br → 2Cl + Br2

अवलोकन

Chlorine oxidizes bromide ions to bromine while being reduced to chloride. This halogen displacement demonstrates the trend in oxidizing power: F₂ > Cl₂ > Br₂ > I₂. The reaction turns a colorless bromide solution orange-brown as molecular bromine is liberated.

प्रतिभागी

भूमिका पदार्थ गुणांक अवस्था
अभिकारक Chlorine Cl 1 (g)
उत्पाद Bromine Br 1 (l)

रोजमर्रा का उदाहरण

Adding drops of chlorine water to a colorless bromide solution turns it orange-brown, a standard A-level chemistry experiment.

औद्योगिक महत्व

This reaction is the industrial method for extracting bromine from brine and seawater. Nearly all commercial bromine production uses chlorine displacement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Chlorine Oxidation of Bromide?
The balanced equation is: Cl₂ + 2Br⁻ → 2Cl⁻ + Br₂.
What type of reaction is Chlorine Oxidation of Bromide?
Chlorine Oxidation of Bromide is a redox reaction.
Is Chlorine Oxidation of Bromide exothermic or endothermic?
Chlorine Oxidation of Bromide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -94.0 kJ/mol.