In hot alkaline solution, Br2 disproportionates to Br− and BrO3−. 3Br2+6OH−→5Br−+BrO3−+3H2O Hence, equivalent weight of Br2 is (mol. wt. =M) :
A
m/8
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B
7m/5
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C
3m/5
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D
2m/3
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Solution
The correct option is C3m/5 In the disproportionation reaction, net equivalent weight = (Eq.wt.)O+(Eq.wt.)R (Eq.wt.)O=M10 (Eq.wt.)R=M2 Net = M10+M2=0.6M