Q.

Which of the following reactions are disproportionation reactions

(A) Cu+Cu2++Cu

(B) 3MnO42-+4H+2MnO4-+MnO2+2H2O

(C) 2KMnO4K2MnO4+MnO2+O2

(D) 2MnO4-+3Mn2++2H2O5MnO2+4H+

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:                 [2024]

1 (A), (B)  
2 (B), (C), (D)  
3 (A), (B), (C)  
4 (A), (D)  

Ans.

(1)

In a disproportionation reaction an element in one oxidation state is simultaneously oxidised and reduced. (A) and (B) are disproportionation redox reactions.