- Definition of HBrO2
HBrO2, also known as bromous acid, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula HBrO2, consisting of one Hydrogen atom, one Bromine atom, and two Oxygen atoms. In its English name, HBrO2 is referred to as bromous acid.
The atomic mass of HBrO2 falls around 96.911, with the atomic mass of Hydrogen being 1.007, Bromine being 79.904 and Oxygen being 15.999. The molecular structure of HBrO2 includes a Bromine atom at the center, connected to two Oxygen atoms and one Hydrogen atom.
- Properties of HBrO2
HBrO2 does not have a clear form under laboratory conditions, is colorless and odorless. Since HBrO2 is an acidic compound, its pH is expected to be below 7.
- Common chemical equations of HBrO2
In reality, HBrO2 is an unstable substance and can hardly be synthesized under laboratory conditions. Therefore, there are not many examples of actual chemical reactions of HBrO2.
- Synthesis of HBrO2
Due to the instability of HBrO2, synthesizing HBrO2 is extremely difficult and rarely performed in both the laboratory and industry.
For example, a reaction that could produce HBrO2 is the reaction between Oxygen and Bromine under conditions of high temperature and pressure, but the primary product of this reaction is usually HBrO3, not HBrO2.