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Consider the change in oxidation state of Bromine corresponding to different emf values, as shown in the diagram below:

Then, what is the species undergoing disproportionation?
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Options:
  • A Br2
  • B HBrO
  • C BrO4-
  • D BrO3-
Solution:
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The correct answer is: HBrO
Calculate Ecello corresponding to each compound undergoing disproportionation reaction. The reaction for which Ecello comes out +ve is spontaneous.

HBrOBr2       Eo=1.595, SRP Cathode
2HBrOBr2+BrO3-
Ecello= SRP (cathode) - SRP (Anode)

=1.595-1.5

=0.095 V

Ecello>0  ΔGo<0 [spontaneous]

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