What is the oxidation number of Br in HBrO4?

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2006-10-18 15:41:14 · 3 answers · asked by Blackcat 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

H is +1
O is 2-

the whole thing is neutral so 0=1-8+Br
Br=7+

2006-10-18 15:44:55 · answer #1 · answered by Greg G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the oxidation number is 1

2006-10-18 15:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by lyricalprincess4 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

go with the +7

2006-10-18 16:45:46 · answer #3 · answered by Slave to JC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋