Question

which statement best describes the formula equation cl₂(g) + 2kbr(aq) → 2kcl(aq)+ br₂(l)? carbon iodide reacts with potassium bromide to form potassium carbon iodide and bromine. bromine gas reacts with a solution of potassium chloride to form potassium bromide and chlorine gas. potassium bromine gas reacts with liquid chlorine to form potassium chloride in solution and bromine gas. chlorine gas reacts with potassium bromide to form potassium chloride in solution and liquid bromine.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify reactants

The reactants are $\text{Cl}_2$ (chlorine gas) and $\text{KBr}$ (potassium bromide in aqueous solution).

Step2: Identify products

The products are $\text{KCl}$ (potassium chloride in aqueous solution) and $\text{Br}_2$ (liquid bromine).

Step3: Match with description

The description in option D correctly states the reaction.

Answer:

D. Chlorine gas reacts with potassium bromide to form potassium chloride in solution and liquid bromine.