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COMEDK · Chemistry · 9. Redox Reactions

When \(\mathrm{KBr}\) is dissolved in water, \(\mathrm{K}^{+}\)ions are

  1. A oxidised
  2. B reduced
  3. C hydrolysed
  4. D hydrated
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(D) hydrated

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When \(\mathrm{KBr}\) is dissolved in water, \(\mathrm{K}^{+}\)ions are hydrated due to ionic nature. \(\mathrm{KBr}\) is soluble in wuter due to hydration of \(\mathrm{K}^{+}\)ion \(\mathrm{by} \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) molecule.
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