- Definition of HBrO
HBrO, also known as hypobromous acid, is an organic chemical compound. Its English name is Hypobromous acid. The compound consists of bromine, oxygen, and hydrogen atoms. The molecular structure of HBrO includes a hydrogen atom connected to a bromine atom through a covalent bond, and this bromine atom then links with an oxygen atom through another covalent bond. The molecular weight of HBrO is 96.911 g/mol.
- Properties: HBrO
2.1 Physical properties of HBrO
Pure HBrO appears as a colorless, odorless substance with a pH value below 7, indicating its acidic nature.
2.2 Chemical properties of HBrO
HBrO has strong oxidizing properties and can react with light metals to form bromine and water.
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Common chemical reactions of HBrO
Due to its strong oxidizing properties, HBrO is often used in the oxidation reactions of light metals such as Mg, Al… -
Preparation of HBrO
In the laboratory, HBrO can be prepared by reacting Br2 with water. In industry, HBrO is commonly manufactured by reacting bromine with water under high pressure and temperature conditions.