auto-redox

See also: autoredox

English

Alternative forms

autoredox

Etymology

From auto- +‎ redox

Noun

auto-redox (uncountable)

(chemistry) A form of redox in which some of a reactant is oxidized and some of the same reactant is reduced

Usage notes

A classic example is the reaction of bromine with water to produce hydrogen bromide and bromic acid
- 3Br₂ + 3H₂O => HBrO₃ + 5HBr

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