What is Tin(II) bromide?
'''Tin(II) bromide''', also known as '''stannous bromide''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its [[chemical formula]] is SnBr<sub>2</sub>. It contains [[tin]] and [[bromide]] [[ion]]s. The tin is in its +2 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== Tin(II) bromide is a yellowish [[solid]]. Its color is between the bright orange [[tin(II) iodide]] and the colorless [[tin(II) chloride]]. It is a [[reducing agent]]. ==Preparation== It is made by reacting tin or [[tin(II) oxide|its oxide]] with [[hydrobromic acid]]. ==Uses== Tin(II) bromide is used to make [[organic chemistry|organic compounds]] with tin atoms attached. ==Related pages== *[[Tin(II) iodide]] *[[Tin(IV) bromide]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Tin compounds]] [[Category:Bromine compounds]]