Explain the term disproportionation reaction.

In a disproportionation reaction, the same element is simultaneously oxidized and reduced.

Definition

The reactions in which single reactant is oxidized and reduced is known as Disproporionation reactions

The disproportionation reaction is given below

2H_₂O_₂ → 2H_₂O + O_₂

is also a disproportionation reaction because O is reduced in forming H_₂O and oxidized in forming O_₂

Listed below are the examples of disproportionation reaction

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