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The reaction, 3ClO(aq)ClO3(aq)+2Cl(aq) is an example of :

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oxidation reaction
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reduction reaction
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disproportionation reaction
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decomposition reaction
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The correct option is D disproportionation reaction
The reaction 3ClO(aq)ClO3(aq)+2Cl(aq) is an example of disproportionation reaction.
In this reaction, chlorine is oxidized as well as reduced.
The oxidation states of chlorine in ClO(aq),ClO3(aq) and Cl(aq) are +1,+5 and 1 respectively.

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