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Topic 3 : Disproportionation Reaction

1. ⇒  ( JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Evening Shift)

Which one of the following is an example of disproportionation reaction ?

A. 3 M n O 4 2 + 4 H + 2 M n O 4 + M n O 2 + 2 H 2 O

B. M n O 4 + 4 H + + 4 e M n O 2 + 2 H 2 O

C. 10 I + 2 M n O 4 + 16 H + 2 M n 2 + + 8 H 2 O + 5 I 2

D. 8 M n O 4 + 3 S 2 O 3 2 + H 2 O 8 M n O 2 + 6 S O 4 2 + 2 O H

Correct option is (A)

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Evening Shift Chemistry - Redox Reactions Question 17 English Explanation

M n O 4 2 is an intermediate oxidation state and is converted into compounds having higher and lower oxidation states.

   

2. ⇒  (JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th April Morning Slot )

An example of a disproportionation reaction is :

A. 2NaBr + Cl2 2NaCl + Br2

B. 2KMnO4 + MnO2 + O2 (3) (4)

C. 2CuBr CuBr2 + Cu

D. 2MnO4 + 10I + 16H+ 2Mn2+ + 5I2 + 8H2O

Correct option is (C)

In disproportionation reaction one element undergoes both oxidation and reduction. JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th April Morning Slot Chemistry - Redox Reactions Question 34 English Explanation 1

Here disproportionation reaction is : JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th April Morning Slot Chemistry - Redox Reactions Question 34 English Explanation 2