5 HClO3 + 3 Br2 + 3 H2O → 6 HBrO3 + 5 HCl
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
6 Br0 - 30 e- → 6 BrV (oxidation)
5 ClV + 30 e- → 5 Cl-I (reduction)
Br2 is a reducing agent, HClO3 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- HBrO3 – Bromic acid
- HCl – Chlorane , Hydrogen chloride
- Other names: Hydrochloric acid , M , Uriatic acid
- Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid, fumes in air if concentrated ; Colorless gas ; Colourless compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless to slightly yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]