Tribromine octoxide
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| Other names bromine oxide, tribromooctaoxide | |
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3D model (JSmol) |
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| Properties | |
| Br3O8 | |
| Molar mass | 367.704 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | white solid |
| soluble | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Tribromine octoxide is a binary inorganic compound of bromine and oxygen with the chemical formula Br3O8.[1][2] This is a free radical and one of the most complex bromine oxides.
Synthesis
A reaction of Br2 with O3 at 273 K and low pressure.[3][4][5]
Physical properties
The compound forms a white solid.[6] It exists in two forms which are both soluble in water. It is unstable above -73 °C.[3][7]
References
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