Tribromine octoxide

Tribromine octoxide
Names
Other names
bromine oxide, tribromooctaoxide
Identifiers
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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  4. ^ Compton, R. G.; Bamford, C. H.; Tipper†, C. F. H. (1 January 1972). Reactions of Non-Metallic Inorganic Compounds. Elsevier. p. 28. ISBN 978-0-08-086801-1. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  5. ^ Sneed, Mayce Cannon (1954). Comprehensive Inorganic Chemistry: The halogens, by R. C. Brasted. Van Nostrand. p. 146. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  6. ^ Sangeeta, D. (25 June 1997). Inorganic Materials Chemistry Desk Reference. CRC Press. p. 254. ISBN 978-0-8493-8900-9. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  7. ^ Perros, Theodore P. (1967). Chemistry. American Book Company. p. 237. Retrieved 11 May 2023.