What will be the products if magnesium bromide reacts with chlorine gas?
1 Answer
Mar 25, 2017
Explanation:
This is a single replacement (double replacement) reaction involving halogens instead of metals.
Chlorine and bromine are both halogens in group 17/VIIA. The reactivity of the halogens decreases from top to bottom in the group. Chlorine is above bromine, therefore it is more reactive and will replace bromine in