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In the reaction: `3Br_(2)+6OH^(Theta)rarr 5Br^(Theta)+BrO_(3)^(Theta)+3H_(2)O,Br_(2)` isA. is reducedB. is oxidizedC. disproportionatesD. disintegrate |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C `3Br_(2)+6OH^(-) to overset((-1))(5Br^(-))+overset((+5))(BrO_(3)^(-))+3H_(2)O` In this reaction, O.S of bromine changes from (i) 0 to -1, and (ii) 0 to +5. Hence, `Br_(2)` is reduced to `Br^(-)` and also oxidized to `BrO_(3)^(-)`. Thus, `BrO_(3)^(-)` is oxidized as well as reduced. In other words, undergoes disproportionation. |
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