JEE Main202226 Jul 2022Morning ShiftChemistryRedox ReactionsActual
Which of the given reactions is not an example of disproportionation reaction?
Options
- A2 H 2 O 2 → 2 H 2 O + O 2
- B2 NO 2 + H 2 O → HNO 3 + HNO 2
- CMnO 4 - + 4 H + + 3 e - → MnO 2 + 2 H 2 O
- D3 MnO 4 + 2 - 4 H + → 2 MnO 4 + - MnO 2 + 2 H 2 O
Correct answer
C. MnO 4 - + 4 H + + 3 e - → MnO 2 + 2 H 2 O
Step-by-step solution
Disproportionation reaction, is a type of redox reaction involving simultaneous reduction and oxidation of atoms of the same element from one oxidation state (OS) to two different oxidation states. 2 H 2 O 2 - 1 ⟶ 2 H 2 O - 2 + O 2 0 : Disproportionation 2 NO 2 + H 2 O → HNO 3 + HNO 2 : Disproportionation MnO 4 - + 4 H + + 3 e - → MnO 2 + 2 H 2 O : reduction only 3 MnO 4 2 - + 4 H + → 2 MnO 4 - + MnO 2 + 4 + 2 H 2 O : Disproportionation