Q.

Consider the change in oxidation state of bromine corresponding to different emf values as shown in the given diagram:

Then the species undergoing disproportionation is                 [2018]

1 BrO3-  
2 BrO4-  
3 Br2  
4 HBrO  

Ans.

(4)

For a reaction to be spontaneous, Ecell should be positive as ΔG°=-nFEcell

HBrOBr2  ;  E°=1.595 V, SRP (cathode)

HBrOBrO3-  ;  E°=-1.5 V, SOP (anode)

2HBrOBr2+BrO3-

Ecell=SRP (cathode)-SRP (anode)

         =1.595-1.5=0.095 V

Ecell>0ΔG°<0 (spontaneous)