FeCl3 + KBr ---> ???
Specifically, I need to know which halogen is formed. I did a lab in which I THINK Cl2 was indicated as the halogen formed. But isn't Cl2 a better oxidizing agent than KBr? So why would Cl2 be formed rather than Br2? Am I wrong about something?
2007-04-05 16:14:43 · 2 answers · asked by Professor 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Balanced net ionic reaction when answering please?
2007-04-05 16:15:05 · update #1
2 FeCl3 <----> 2 FeCl2 + Cl2
Cl2 + 2 KBr <----> 2 KCl + Br2
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Net Reaction:
2 FeCl3 + 2 KBr <----> 2 FeCl2 + 2 KCl + Br2
2007-04-05 17:45:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a double replacement reaction. No free halogen should be formed.
The new products are KCl and FeBr3
2007-04-05 16:32:12 · answer #2 · answered by reb1240 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋