A solution of potassium bromide is treated with each of the following. Which one would liberate bromine?

Hydrogen iodide

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Sulphur dioxide

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Chlorine

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Iodine

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Solution

The correct option is C Chlorine
A stronger oxidising agent $(C l_{2})$ displaces a weaker oxidising agent $(B r_{2})$ from its salt solution.
$2 K B r + C l_{2} \to 2 K C l + B r_{2}$

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