JEE Main 2023 — Redox Reactions Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift
Question
Sum of oxidation states of bromine in bromic acid and perbromic acid is ___________.
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The sum of the oxidation states of bromine in bromic acid (HBrO3) and perbromic acid (HBrO4) is +12.
In bromic acid, the oxidation state of bromine is +5, while in perbromic acid, it is +7. The sum of the oxidation states of bromine in both compounds is (+5) + (+7) = +12.
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