In which of the following compounds does bromine have the highest positive oxidation state?

H B r

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B r F_{3}

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B r O_{2}

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N a B r O

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N a B r O_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is E $N a B r O_{3}$
Compound Oxidation state of Bromine
$H B r$ $- 1$
$B r F_{3}$ $+ 3$ [ $∵$ Fluorine is highest electronegative element]
$B r O_{2}$ $+ 4$ [ $∵$ Oxygen electronegative value is more than electronegative value of $B r$ ]
$N a B r O$ $+ 1$
$N a B r O_{3}$ $+ 5$

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