Auto-redox

Alternative forms

• autoredox

Origin

From - + auto + redox

Full definition of auto-redox

Noun

1. (chemistry) A form of redox in which some of a reactant is oxidized and some of the same reactant is reduced

Usage notes

A classic example is the reaction of bromine with water to produce hydrogen bromide and bromic acid

3Br

2 + 3H

2

O => HBrO

3 + 5HBr