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In the reaction `3Br_(2) + 6CO_(3)^(2-) + 3H_(2)O to 5Br^(-) + 2BrO_(3)^(-)+6HCO_(3)^(-)`A. Bromine is oxidised and carbonate is reducedB. Bromine is both oxidised and reducedC. Bromine is reduced and water is oxidisedD. Bromine is neither oxidised nor reduced |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B `3Br_2 + 6CO_3^(2-) +3H_2O to 5Br^(-) + BrO_3^(-)+6HCO_3^(-)` In this reaction O.S. of Br changes from 0 (in `Br_2`) to -1 (in `Br^(-)` and +5 in `BrO_3^(-)`). Thus, in this reaction bromine is both oxidised (increase in O.S.) and reduced (decrease in O.S.). |
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