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Question
In the reaction 3Br₂ + 6NaOH → 5NaBr + NaBrO₃ + 3H₂O, which species is the oxidizing agent?
Explanation
Br₂ (0) is reduced to -1 in NaBr and oxidized to +5 in NaBrO₃, acting as its own oxidizing agent.
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