An example of a disproportionation reaction is
Redox Reactions · Class 11 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
An example of a disproportionation reaction is
- a
- b
- c✓
- d
Disproportionation = same element simultaneously oxidised and reduced.
Step 1 — Check option (3):
- Cu in : (reactant)
- Cu in : → oxidised
- Cu in : → reduced
- Same element (Cu) both oxidised and reduced → Disproportionation ✓
Step 2 — Eliminate others:
(1) :
- Mn: (reduced) and (reduced)
- O: (oxidised in ) Different elements change → this is a decomposition/redox but Mn only reduces; O is oxidised. Not a pure disproportionation.
(2) Two different elements (Mn reduced, I oxidised) → not disproportionation ✗
(4) oxidised, reduced — two different elements → displacement, not disproportionation ✗
Answer: Option (3) —
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