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Consider the change in oxidation state of bromine corresponding to different emf values as shown in the diagram below:
BrO4⁻ → BrO3⁻ → HBrO
Br⁻ → Br2
The species undergoing disproportionation is
- BrO3⁻
- BrO4⁻
- HBrO
- Br2
Correct answer: BrO3⁻
Solution
Disproportionation occurs when a single species is simultaneously oxidized and reduced. Among the given options, BrO3⁻ can undergo disproportionation to form BrO4⁻ (oxidation) and Br⁻ (reduction).
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