. There are 2 possible ways for CuBr2 to release Br2:    i)  CuBr2 → CuBr + 1/2 Br2 or    ii) CuBr2 → Cu + Br2 Look up the colors for CuBr2, CuBr, and Cu.  explain which chemical equation best describes how Br2 is formed in this experiment. Note: during the experiment our mixture turned light blue/green.

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Experiment 8: Electrophilic Aromatic Substitutions

1. There are 2 possible ways for CuBr2 to release Br2:
   i)  CuBr2 → CuBr + 1/2 Br2 or
   ii) CuBr2 → Cu + Br2
Look up the colors for CuBr2CuBr, and Cu

explain which chemical equation best describes how Br2 is formed in this experiment.

Note: during the experiment our mixture turned light blue/green. 

 
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