J.R. S. answered 11/02/22
Ph.D. University Professor with 10+ years Tutoring Experience
Sb3+ + BrO3- ==> Sb5+ + Br- ... unbalanced equation
Using the half reaction method:
Sb3+ ==> Sb5+ + 2e- ... oxidation half reaction
BrO3- + 6H+ + 6e- ==> Br- + 3H2O ... reduction half reaction
Multiply oxidation rxn by 3 to equalize electrons and add the two equation together:
3Sb3+ ==> 3Sb5+ + 6e-
BrO3- + 6H+ + 6e- ==> Br- + 3H2O
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3Sb3+ + BrO3- + 6H+ ==> 3Sb5+ + Br- + 3H2O ... balanced redox equation