Consider the change in oxidation state of Bromine corresponding to different emf values as shown in the diagram below. Then the species undergoing disproportionation is __________. Br2 BrO⁻ HBrO BrO⁻
Br2
BrO⁻
HBrO
BrO⁻
Solution:
HBrO will disproportionate to BrO⁻ and Br2. BrO⁻ 1.5 V ----> HBrO