-
Definition of PBr3
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Phosphorus tribromide
1.1.2 English name: Phosphorus tribromide
1.2. Atomic mass: 270.69 g/mol
1.3. Molar mass: 26.90 g/mol
1.3.1 Molecular structure: Phosphorus tribromide (PBr3) is a colorless compound with a molecular structure consisting of one phosphorus atom and three bromine atoms, in a 1:3 ratio.
1.4 Ion structure: Phosphorus tribromide does not have the ability to form ions. -
Properties of PBr3
2.1 Physical properties of PBr3
State: colorless, liquid
Color: colorless
Smell: characteristic smell
pH: not applicable
2.2 Chemical properties of PBr3
Phosphorus tribromide is capable of reacting with water to produce phosphoric acid and bromine. -
Common chemical equations of PBr3
Reaction with metals: There are no special reactions with metals.
Acid reaction: PBr3 is capable of reacting with water to produce phosphoric acid and bromine.
Non-metal reaction: PBr3 is capable of reacting with water to produce phosphoric acid and bromine.
Reaction with salts: There are no special reactions with salts. -
Synthesis of PBr3
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of PBr3
PBr3 is synthesized in the laboratory through the process of synthesis from phosphorus and bromine.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of PBr3
In industry, PBr3 is synthesized from red phosphorus and bromine.