Group 7: Halogens
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WHat are the colours of the halogens in a hydrocarbon solvent? I know Iodine is pink/purple but what about Bromine and Chlorine?
Corrie writes ...
The colours of bromine and chlorine in hydrocarbon solvents are much the same as they are in water - in contrast to iodine.
The colour of bromine will be orange to reddish-brown, depending on the concentration. Chlorine solution will be a pale yellow-green.
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updated: 03 June 2007
