10 Br2 + P4 → 4 PBr5
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
20 Br0 + 20 e- → 20 Br-I (reduction)
4 P0 - 20 e- → 4 PV (oxidation)
Br2 is an oxidizing agent, P4 is a reducing agent.
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
20 Br0 + 20 e- → 20 Br-I (reduction)
4 P0 - 20 e- → 4 PV (oxidation)
Br2 is an oxidizing agent, P4 is a reducing agent.