Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry - Result Question 14
14. The reaction, $3 ClO^{-}(a q) \longrightarrow ClO _3^{-}(a q)+2 Cl^{-}(a q)$ is an example of
(2001)
(a) oxidation reaction
(b) reduction reaction
(c) disproportionation reaction
(d) decomposition reaction
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 14. (c)
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 $\mathrm{Cl}^{-}$.
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