Redox and Equivalent ConceptHard

Question

In the reaction: 3Br2 + 6CO32− + 3H2O → 5Br + BrO3 + 6HCO3

Options

A.Bromine is oxidized and carbonate is reduced.
B.Bromine is oxidized and water is reduced.
C.Bromine is both oxidized and reduced.
D.Bromine is neither oxidized nor reduced.

Solution

Oxidation state of Br in Br2, Br and BrO3 is 0, –1 and +5, respectively.

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