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In the reaction,\[3B{{r}_{2}}+6CO_{3}^{2-}+3{{H}_{2}}O\xrightarrow{{}}5B{{r}^{-}}\]\[+BrO_{3}^{-}+6\,HCO_{3}^{-}\] Choose the correct statement.

A)  Bromine is oxidised and carbonate is reduced

B)  Bromine is reduced and carbonate is oxidized

C)  Bromine is neither oxidised nor reduced

D)  Bromine is both oxidised and reduced

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

                  In the given reaction, bromine is oxidised as well as reduced.