Chlorine Displacing Bromine from Sodium Bromide

Cl2 + 2NaBr → 2NaCl + Br2

概要

Chlorine gas displaces bromine from sodium bromide solution because chlorine is a stronger oxidizing agent than bromine. The colorless solution turns orange-brown as molecular bromine is liberated. This demonstrates the halogen displacement series.

参加者

役割 物質 係数 状態
反応物 Chlorine Cl 1 (g)
生成物 Bromine Br 1 (l)
生成物 Sodium Chloride NaCl 2 (aq)

日常の例

Chlorination of sea water to extract bromine for flame retardant production uses this displacement principle on an industrial scale.

産業上の重要性

この置換反応は、食塩水および海水からの工業的な臭素抽出の基礎であり、世界の臭素供給の大部分を生産しています。

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Chlorine Displacing Bromine from Sodium Bromide?
The balanced equation is: Cl₂ + 2NaBr → 2NaCl + Br₂.
What type of reaction is Chlorine Displacing Bromine from Sodium Bromide?
Chlorine Displacing Bromine from Sodium Bromide is a single replacement reaction.
Is Chlorine Displacing Bromine from Sodium Bromide exothermic or endothermic?
Chlorine Displacing Bromine from Sodium Bromide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -94.0 kJ/mol.