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In the conversion Br2BrO3, the oxidation state of Bromine changes from :

A
1 to +1
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5 to +5
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0 to +5
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5 to 0
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Solution

The correct option is C 0 to +5
Since Br2 molecule is in its natural state and is a neutral molecule. So it has a 0 charge
In case of BrO3, let the charge on Bromine be x
Charge on oxygen =2
Overall charge =1
x+(3×2)=1x=+5
oxidation state of Bromine changes from 0 to +5

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