Which of the following displace Br2 from an aqueous solution containing bromide ions?
A
I2
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B
I−3
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C
Cl2
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D
Cl−
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Solution
The correct option is CCl2 Since chlorine is more electronegative than bromine, therefore it will displace bromine from an aqueous solution containing bromide ions. Cl2+2Br−→2Cl−+Br2