What is the oxidation number of $B r$ in $K B r O_{4}$ ?

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Solution

The correct option is B +7
Let the oxidation number of $B r$ be x.
In $K B r O_{4}$ ,
$+ 1 + x + 4 (- 2) = 0 - 7 + x = 0 x = + 7$
Hence, the oxidation number of $B r$ in $K B r O_{4}$ is +7.

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