Which is the best description of the behaviour of bromine in the reaction given below $H_2O + Br_2 \to HOBr + HBr$?

  • A
    Oxidised only
  • B
    Reduced only
  • C
    Proton acceptor only
  • D
    Both oxidised and reduced

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