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NEETChemistryRedox Reactions

Which of the following elements can exist in at least three oxidation states and undergo disproportionation reactions in an alkaline medium?

Options

  1. ASodium
  2. BSulfur
  3. CNitrogen
  4. DCarbon

Correct answer

B. Sulfur

Step-by-step solution

Sulfur can exist in multiple oxidation states and undergo disproportionation reactions in an alkaline medium, as demonstrated in the passage.

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