Q. Which is the best description of behaviour of bromine in the reaction given below? $\ H_{2}O + {Br}_{2} \longrightarrow HBr + HOBr$
A) Proton accepted only
B) Both oxidised and reduced
C) Oxidised only
D) Reduced only
Explanation
(b)
In reaction _{0 +1 -1}
$\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ H_{2}O + {Br}_{2} \longrightarrow HOBr + HBr$
The oxidation number of bromine increases from 0 to +1 and decreases from 0 to $- 1$, so due to this reason bromine is both oxidised as well as reduced in the above reaction.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.