What reaction occurs when sodium bisulfite solution is added to an experiment to destroy unreacted bromide?
In an experiment, sodium bisulfite solution is added at the end in order to destroy the unreacted bromide. What reaction is occurring here? Is HSO3- acting as an oxidizing or reducing agent? Write a balanced equation as part of your answer.
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Sodium bisulfite is normally considered a reducing agent as it converts bromine (Br2) to bromide (Br-) according to the following reaction:
2NaHSO3 + 2Br2 = 2 NaBr + 2 SO3 + 2 ...
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Solution contains explanation and chemical equations for sodium bisulfie solution added.
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