Copper(I) bromide
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Copper(I) bromide, also known as cuprous bromide, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is CuBr. It has copper and bromide ions in it. The copper is in its +1 oxidation state.
Properties
[change | change source]Copper(I) bromide is a colorless solid. It turns green when in air. It does not dissolve in water. It is a reducing agent.
Preparation
[change | change source]Copper(I) bromide is made by reacting copper(II) bromide with any sulfite and any bromide salt. This reaction makes hydrogen bromide gas.
Uses
[change | change source]It is used in organic chemistry. It is used to make organic compounds that have copper in them.