Question

Chlorite is reduced by bromide in acidic solution according to the following balanced equation: clo−2(aq) 4br−(aq) 4h (aq)→cl−(aq) 2br2(aq) 2h2o(l)

a) True
b) False

Answer 1

a) True, Chlorite is reduced by bromide in acidic solution.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given equation is:

Clo−2(aq) + 4Br−(aq) + 4H+(aq) → Cl−(aq) + 2Br2(aq) + 2H2O(l)

In this equation, chlorite (Clo−2) is reduced and bromide (Br−) is oxidized. Reduction involves the gain of electrons, while oxidation involves the loss of electrons.

The half-reactions for this balanced equation are:

Oxidation: 4Br−(aq) → 2Br2(aq) + 8e−

Reduction: Clo−2(aq) + 4H+(aq) + 8e− → Cl−(aq) + 2H2O(l)

Therefore, the answer to the question is true. Chlorite is reduced by bromide in acidic solution.