Which of the following best describes the behavior of bromine in the reaction given below?
$H_2O + Br_2 \to HOBr + HBr$

  • A
    It is only reduced.
  • B
    It is only a proton acceptor.
  • C
    It is both oxidized and reduced.
  • D
    It is only oxidized.

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