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Question:

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