Copper(II) Bromide

Copper(II) bromide is an inorganic salt with the formula CuBr 2. It is used as a brominating agent in organic syntheses, dermatological applications, and to form a vapour in copper vapour lasers. In solid form, copper(II) bromide forms a polymeric structure with repeating CuBr 4 units.

Synthesis
Copper(II) bromide can be created by reacting copper(II) oxide or basic copper carbonate with hydrobromic acid.

Reactions
Copper(II) bromide can be reduced by reacting it with aluminum. This reaction is very exothermic.

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