Sum of oxidation states of bromine in bromic acid and pebromic acid is_________. — JEE Mains Chemistry Past Papers Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

HBrO4  Perbromic acid (+1) + x + 4(–2) = 0 x = +7 HBrO3  Bromic acid (+1) + x + 3(–2) = 0 x = +5 Sum of oxidation numbers of Bromine = 7 + 5 = 12 | JEE(Main) 2023 | DATE : 01-02-2023 (SHIFT-1) | PAPER-1 | OFFICIAL PAPER | CHEMISTRY PAGE # 9