The reaction, 3ClO−(aq.)→ClO−3(aq.)+2Cl−(aq.) is an example of :
A
Oxidation reaction
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B
Reduction reaction
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C
Disproportionation reaction
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D
Decomposition reaction
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Solution
The correct option is C Disproportionation reaction Here ClO− is disproportionated into 2 species ClO−3 and Cl−. As oxidation state of Cl changes from +1 to −1 and +5. 3+1ClO−(aq.)→+5ClO−3(aq.)+2−1Cl−(aq)