| Names | |
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| Other names bromine oxide, tribromooctaoxide | |
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| Properties | |
| Br3O8 | |
| Molar mass | 367.704 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | white solid |
| soluble | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Tribromine octoxide is a binaryinorganic compound ofbromine andoxygen with the chemical formulaBr3O8.[1][2] This is afree radical and one of the most complexbromine oxides.
A reaction ofBr2 withO3 at 273 K and low pressure.[3][4][5]
The compound forms a white solid.[6] It exists in two forms which are both soluble in water. It is unstable above −73 °C.[3][7]