hypobromite ion
Sign in to saveThe hypobromite ion, also called alkaline bromine water, is . Bromine is in the +1 oxidation state. The bond length is 1.82 Å. Hypobromite is the bromine compound analogous to hypochlorites found in common bleaches, and in immune cells. In many ways, hypobromite functions in the same manner as hypochlorite, and is also used as a germicide and antiparasitic in both industrial applications, and in the immune system.
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The hypobromite ion, also called alkaline bromine water, is . Bromine is in the +1 oxidation state. The bond length is 1.82 Å. Hypobromite is the bromine compound analogous to hypochlorites found in common bleaches, and in immune cells. In many ways, hypobromite functions in the same manner as hypochlorite, and is also used as a germicide and antiparasitic in both industrial applications, and in the immune system.
==Preparation== Hypobromite salts form upon treating bromine with aqueous alkali, such as sodium or potassium hydroxide. At the reaction is rapid.