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Chemistry Co-ordinatios Compounds Nomenclature, Axidation State and EAN Number Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

In the conversion of Br 2 to BrO 3 – , the oxidation state of bromine changes from-

0 to + 5

– 1 to + 5

0 to –3

+2 to +5

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Since molecule is in its natural state and is a neutral molecule. So it has a 0 charge

In case of , let the charge on Bromine be x
Charge on oxygen
Overall charge

Oxidation state of Bromine changes from 0 to +5 .

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