J.R. S. answered 04/22/23
Ph.D. University Professor with 10+ years Tutoring Experience
Sb3+(aq) + BrO3-(aq) ==> Sb5+(aq) + Br-(aq) .. unbalanced equation
Sb3+(aq) ==> Sb5+(aq) + 2e- .. oxidation half reaction
BrO3-(aq) + 6H+ + 6e- ==> Br-(aq) + 3H2O .. reduction half reaction
To balance the electrons, multiply oxidation reaction by 3 and then add the two reactions:
3Sb3+(aq) ==> 3Sb5+(aq) + 6e-
BrO3-(aq) + 6H+ + 6e- ==> Br-(aq) + 3H2O
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3Sb3+(aq) + BrO3-(aq) + 6H+ ==> 3Sb5+(aq) + Br-(aq) + 3H2O .. balanced redox equation