One proposed mechanism of the reaction of HBr with O2 is given here. What is the equation for the overall reaction? | Kinetics

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One proposed mechanism of the reaction of HBr with O₂ is given here. What is the equation for the overall reaction?

HBr + O₂ → HOOBr

2HBr + O₂ → Br₂ + H₂O₂

4HBr + O₂ → 2H₂O + 2Br₂

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2HOBr → 2H₂O + Br₂

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