DisproportionationEasyQuestion 700004
Question
In the reaction 2H₂O₂ → 2H₂O + O₂, oxygen undergoes:
- ADisproportionationCorrect
- BOxidation only
- CReduction only
- DNo change
Correct answer
Disproportionation
Explanation
In H₂O₂, O is in −1 state. In H₂O it becomes −2 (reduced), and in O₂ it becomes 0 (oxidised). Same element both oxidised and reduced — disproportionation.