NEETChemistryRedox ReactionsMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following reactions are disproportionation reaction?
(a) 2Cu+ Cu2+ + Cu0
(b) 3MnO42+ + 4H+ 2MnO4- + MnO2 + 2H2O
(c) 2KMnO4 K2MnO4 + MnO2 + O2
(d) 2MnO4- + 3Mn2+ + 2H2O 5MnO2 + 4
Select the correct option from the following :
(a) 2Cu+ Cu2+ + Cu0
(b) 3MnO42+ + 4H+ 2MnO4- + MnO2 + 2H2O
(c) 2KMnO4 K2MnO4 + MnO2 + O2
(d) 2MnO4- + 3Mn2+ + 2H2O 5MnO2 + 4
Select the correct option from the following :
- A(a), (c) and (d)
- B(a) and (b) only
- C(a) and (d) only
- D(a), (b) and (c)
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Correct answer: B
In a disproportionation reaction, same substance
undergoes oxidation (increase in oxidation number)
and reduction (decrease in oxidation number
forming two different products.

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