AIPMT PRELIMS2004Chemistry-Redox Reactions
AIPMT PRELIMS 2004 Chemistry Disproportionation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which is the best description of the behavior of bromine in the reaction given below:- H₂O + Br₂ → HOBr + HBr
A
Both oxidized and reduced
B
Oxidized only
C
Reduced only
D
Proton acceptor only
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Bromine undergoes a disproportionation reaction where it is both oxidized to HOBr and reduced to HBr.
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