What does "auto-redox" mean?

A form of redox in which some of a reactant is oxidized and some of the same reactant is reduced. A classic example is the reaction of bromine with water to produce hydrogen bromide and bromic acid: 3 Br₂ + 3 H₂O => HBrO₃ + 5 HBr

Auto-redox

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A form of redox in which some of a reactant is oxidized and some of the same reactant is reduced. A classic example is the reaction of bromine with water to produce hydrogen bromide and bromic acid: 3 Br₂ + 3 H₂O => HBrO₃ + 5 HBr uncountable

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From auto- + redox.

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