Tribromine octoxide explained

Tribromine octoxide is a binary inorganic compound of bromine and oxygen with the chemical formula .^{[1] [2]} This is a free radical and one of the most complex bromine oxides.

Synthesis

A reaction of with at 273 K and low pressure.^{[3] [4]}

Physical properties

The compound forms white solid.^[5] It exists in two forms, both are soluble in water. Unstable above 200 K^{[6] [7]}

Notes and References

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2. Book: Ephraim . Fritz . Ward . Allan Miles . INORGANIC CHEMISTRY . 1939 . Gurney and Jackson . 381 . 11 May 2023 . en.
3. Book: Compton . R. G. . Bamford . C. H. . Tipper† . C. F. H. . Reactions of Non-Metallic Inorganic Compounds . 1 January 1972 . . 978-0-08-086801-1 . 28 . 11 May 2023 . en.
4. Book: Sneed . Mayce Cannon . Comprehensive Inorganic Chemistry: The halogens, by R. C. Brasted . 1954 . . 146 . 11 May 2023 . en.
5. Book: Sangeeta . D. . Inorganic Materials Chemistry Desk Reference . 25 June 1997 . . 978-0-8493-8900-9 . 254 . 11 May 2023 . en.
6. Book: Chambers . C. . Holliday . A. K. . Inorganic Chemistry: Butterworths Intermediate Chemistry . 22 June 2016 . . 978-1-4831-8282-7 . 293 . 11 May 2023 . en.
7. Book: Perros . Theodore P. . Chemistry . 1967 . American Book Company . 237 . 11 May 2023 . en.