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- Redox Reactions
NEET · Chemistry · Redox Reactions
In a disproportionation reaction, which element undergoes...
In a disproportionation reaction, which element undergoes simultaneous oxidation and reduction?
Options
- AHydrogen
- BOxygen
- CChlorine
- DPhosphorus
Correct answer
B. Oxygen
Step-by-step solution
Disproportionation reactions involve an element undergoing both oxidation and reduction. In the examples provided in the passage, oxygen in various compounds is shown to undergo disproportionation.