Tribromine_octoxide

Tribromine octoxide

Tribromine octoxide

Chemical compound

Tribromine octoxide is a binary inorganic compound of bromine and oxygen with the chemical formula Br
3O
8.[1][2] This is a free radical and one of the most complex bromine oxides.

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Synthesis

A reaction of Br
2 with O
3 at 273 K and low pressure.[3][4][5]

Physical properties

The compound forms white solid.[6] It exists in two forms, both are soluble in water. Unstable above 200 K[3][7]

References

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