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Find the oxidation state of bromine in HBrO3.

A
-3
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-1
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1
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D
3
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E
5
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Solution

The correct option is D 5
Let, X be the oxidation state of bromine in HBrO3.
+1+X+3(2)=01+X6=0X5=0X=+5
Hence, the oxidation state of Br in HBrO3 is +5.

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