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Which of the following is the best description of the behaviour of bromine in the reaction given below?
H2O+Br2HOBr+HBr

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Proton acceptor only
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Both oxidised and reduced
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Oxidised only
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Reduced only
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Solution

The correct option is C Both oxidised and reduced
In the reaction
H2O+Br2HOBr+HBr
Both oxidised and reduced.
The oxidation number of bromine changes from 0 (in Br2) to +1 (in HOBr). Thus, bromine is oxidized.
The oxidation number of bromine changes from 0 (in Br2) to -1 (in HBr). Hence, bromine is reduced.

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