The Balanced Equation for the Reaction of Bromate Ion with Bromide

question 76

Multiple Choice

The balanced equation for the reaction of bromate ion with bromide in acidic solution is BrO+ 5Br^- + 6H⁺  3Br₂ + 3H₂O
At a particular instant in time, the value of -[Br^-]/t is 2.0  10^-3 mol/L • s. What is the value of [Br₂]/t in the same units?

• A) 1.2  10^-3
• B) 2.0  10^-3
• C) 6.0  10^-3
• D) 3.3  10^-5
• E) 3.3  10^-3