Write a Balanced Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction of Bromine

question 165

Multiple Choice

Write a balanced net ionic equation for the reaction of bromine with water.

• A)2 Br₂(l)+ 2 H₂O(l)→ O₂(g)+ 4 HBr(aq)
• B)Br₂(l)+ H₂O(l)→ HOBr(aq)+ H⁺(aq)+ Br^-(aq)
• C)Br₂(l)+ 2 H₂O(l)→ 2 HOBr(aq)+ H₂(g)
• D)2 Br₂(g)+ 2 H₂O(l)→ O₂(g)+ 4 H⁺(aq)+ 4 Br^-(aq)

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