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When two or more atoms of the same element originally having the same oxidation state react with other chemical(s) or themselves to give different oxidation numbers then reaction is called:

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Disproportionation reaction
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Comproportionation reaction
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Reduction
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Neutralisation
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Solution

The correct option is A Disproportionation reaction
when two or more atoms of the same element originally having the same oxidation state react with other chemical(s) or themselves to give different oxidation numbers then reaction is called disproportionation reaction.

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