In the following reaction,$3Br_2 + 6CO_3^{2-} + 3H_2O \rightarrow 5Br^{-} + BrO_3^- + 6HCO_3^-$,what happens to bromine?

  • A
    Bromine is oxidised and carbonate is reduced
  • B
    Bromine is reduced and water is oxidised
  • C
    Bromine is neither reduced nor oxidised
  • D
    Bromine is both reduced and oxidised

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