The value of unknown resistance $(x)$ for which the potential difference between $B$ and $D$ will be zero in the arrangement shown, is:
JEE MAIN 2024, Diffcult
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In case of balanced Wheatstone Bridge

$\frac{\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{AB}}}{\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{AD}}}=\frac{\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{BC}}}{\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{CD}}} \Rightarrow \frac{12}{6+\mathrm{x}}=\frac{0.5}{0.5}$

$\mathrm{x}=6 \Omega$

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