The actual oxidation states of the terminal and central bromine atoms in the structure of tribromooctaoxide ( ) are respectively:

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The actual oxidation states of the terminal and central bromine atoms in the structure of tribromooctaoxide ( $Br_3O_8$ ) are respectively:

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Correct answer: B. The structure of consists of a linear chain of three Bromine atoms ( ). The terminal atoms form 6 bonds with oxygen (three double bonds), yielding an O.S. of +6. The central forms 4 bonds with oxygen (two double bonds), yielding an O.S. of +4.

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