In a disproportionation reaction, the disproportionate substance

A. has exactly one oxidation state.

B. has exactly two oxidation states.

C. has at least three oxidation states.

D. has either one or two oxidation states.

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15 September, 01:17

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Haven Vega · Answer 1

A. One oxidation state

e. g.

2NaOH + Cl2 = = = > NaCl + NaOCl + H2O

Cl2 has Cl = 0. Then NaCl has Cl = - 1 and NaOCl has Cl = + 1

In a disproportionation reaction, the disproportionate substanceA. has exactly one oxidation state.B. has exactly two oxidation states.C. has at least three oxidation states.D. has either one or two oxidation states.