The oxidation state of bromine in HOBrO2 oxoacid is _____.

Q.1 (ii) The oxidation state of bromine in HOBrO₂ oxoacid is _____.

A. + 7

B. + 5

C. + 3

D. + 1

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Answer: B. + 5

Answer: (b) +5

HOBrO₂ is bromic acid, HBrO₃. Let the oxidation state of Br be \(x\): \((+1) + x + 3(-2) = 0 \Rightarrow x = +5\).

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