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Given reaction HCHOCH3OH+HCOO is an example of:

A
intermolecular redox change
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intramolecular redox change
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C
disproportionation or auto redox
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none of these
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Solution

The correct option is D disproportionation or auto redox
HCHOCH3OH+HCOO
A B C
The above process is disproportionation reaction because A undergoes oxidation and reduction simultaneously and forms B and C.
The oxidation state of Carbon in A is 0
The oxidation state of Carbon in B is -2
The oxidation state of Carbon in C is 3

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