For the reaction
3Br2 + 6OHΘ → 5BrΘ + BrO3Θ + 3H2O
Equivalent weight of Br2 (Molecular weight M) is
Br2 + 2eΘ → Br2 (reduction)
Br2 → BrO3Θ + 10e−s (oxidation)
Eq.wt = M2 + M10
For the reaction 3Br2+6OH−→5Br−+BrO−3+3H2O Equivalent weight of Br2 is [M = mol wt of Br2]