Write the equation for commercially extracting bromine from seawater. A)Br₂(l)+ 2 Cl(aq)→ Cl₂(g)+ 2 Br^-(aq) B)2 Br^-(aq)+ I₂(s)→ Br₂(l)+ 2 I^-(aq) C)4 Br^-(aq)+ Cl₂(g)→ Br₂(l)+ 2 BrCl(aq) D)2 Br^-(aq)+ F₂(g)→ Br₂(l)+ 2 F^-(aq) E)2 Br^-(aq)+ Cl₂(g)→ Br₂(l)+ 2 Cl^-(aq)

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The correct equation for commercially extracting bromine from seawater is 2 Br- (aq) + Cl2 (g) → 2 Cl- (aq) + Br2 (l). Choice E is the closest to this correct equation, with the exception of using bromine in the gaseous state instead of liquid. However, it is still the best choice as it involves the right reactants and products in the appropriate chemical states.

Write the Equation for Commercially Extracting Bromine from Seawater