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Halogen Displacement Reactions

Edexcel AS-level ChemistryTypes of ReactionLesson 3 of 8

Halogen displacement reactions are redox reactions where the more reactive halogen displaces the less reactive halide from its salt in solution.

Chlorine displaces bromide and iodide ions. Bromine displaces iodide ions.
Cl2(aq) + 2KBr(aq) → 2KCl (aq) + Br2(aq)

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redox reaction
A reaction in which oxidation and reduction happen together, with electrons transferred between the species involved.

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