The reaction: 3ClO−→ClO−3+2Cl− 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 In this reaction chlorine is oxidised from +1 in ClO− to +5 in ClO−3 as well as reduced to -1 in Cl−.So this is an example of disproportionation reaction.