Consider the following reaction:

${C l}_{2} + S^{2 -} ⟶ S + {C l}^{-}$

The above reaction is a disproportionation reaction. Is it True or False? Explain why?

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Solution

No, it is not a disproportionation reaction.

The redox reaction ${C l}_{2} + S^{2 -} ⟶ S + {C l}^{-}$ is not a disproportionation reaction.

In a disproportionation reaction, one molecule of an element is oxidized and another molecule of the same element is reduced.

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