Question
Question: The reaction, 3ClO<sup>–</sup> (aq) ®\(ClO_{3}^{-}\) (aq) + 2Cl<sup>–</sup> (aq) is an example of –...
The reaction, 3ClO– (aq) ®ClO3− (aq) + 2Cl– (aq) is an example of –
A
Oxidation reaction
B
Reduction reaction
C
Disproportionation reaction
D
Decomposition reaction
Answer
Disproportionation reaction
Explanation
Solution
Cl atom is oxidized (Cl1+ ® Cl5+ + 4e) as well as Cl atom is reduced (Cl1+ + 2e ® Cl–). Such reactions are called auto redox or disproportionation reactions.