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Question
The reaction \[\ce{3ClO- (aq) -> ClO3- (aq) + 2Cl- (aq) + 2Cl- (aq)}\] is an example of
Options
Oxidation reaction
Reduction reaction
Disproportionation reaction
Decomposition reaction
MCQ
Solution
Disproportionation reaction
Explanation:
Because the oxidation number of Cl changes from + (in ClO–) to + 5 (in (103–) and –1, it is a disproportionation reaction (in CI–).
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