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Question

The reaction, $3CIO^{-}(aq)\rightarrow CIO_3^- (aq)+2CI^-(aq)$ is an example of

A

oxidation reaction

B

reduction reaction

C

disproportionation reaction

D

decomposition reaction

Answer

disproportionation reaction

Explanation

Solution

It is an example of disproportionation reaction because the same
species (CIO $^-$ ) is being oxidised to CIO $_3^{-}$ as well as reduced to Cl $^-$