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Potassium Dichromate

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The metals undergoing disproportionation are__________.

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Sn

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Na

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Cu

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Ca

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Solution

The correct option is C Sn
The element which shows multiple oxidation states can undergo disproportionation reaction (oxidation and reduction simultaneously within a single reaction).
$S n$ show oxidation state of +2
$N a$ show oxidation state of +1
Copper show oxidation state of +1 and +2 (cuprous and cupric)
$C a$ show oxidation state of +2
Hence, C is the correct option.

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