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The reaction, 3ClO(aq.)ClO3(aq.)+2Cl(aq.), is an example of_________.

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Reduction reaction
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Oxidation reaction
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Disproportionation reaction
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Spallation reaction
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The correct option is C Disproportionation reaction
Disproportionation reaction is the reaction in which same element undergoes both oxidation and reduction to form two different products.In this reaction, chlorine is oxidised from +1 in ClO to +5 in ClO3 as well as reduced to -1 in Cl.So this is an example of disproportionation reaction.

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