Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry 2 Question 14
14. The reaction, $3 \mathrm{ClO}^{-}(a q) \longrightarrow \mathrm{ClO}_{3}^{-}(a q)+2 \mathrm{Cl}^{-}(a q)$ is an example of
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(a) oxidation reaction
(b) reduction reaction
(c) disproportionation reaction
(d) decomposition reaction
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Solution:
- It is an example of disproportionation reaction because the same species $\left(\mathrm{ClO}^{-}\right)$is being oxidised to $\mathrm{ClO}_{3}^{-}$as well as reduced to $\mathrm{Cl}^{-}$.
