Q73 / 180 · NEET 2018 · Chemistry

Consider the change in oxidation state of Bromine corresponding to different emf values, as shown in the diagram below:
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Then, what is the species undergoing disproportionation?

  • A
    Br2
  • Correct answer
    B
    HBrO
  • C
    BrO4-
  • D
    BrO3-

Solution

Calculate Ecello corresponding to each compound undergoing disproportionation reaction. The reaction for which Ecello comes out +ve is spontaneous.

HBrO→Br2       Eo=1.595, SRP Cathode
2HBrO→Br2+BrO3-
Ecello= SRP (cathode) - SRP (Anode)

=1.595-1.5

=0.095 V

Ecello>0⇒  ΔGo<0 [spontaneous]

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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