Refer to the periodic table given in your book and now answer the following questions: (a) Select the possible non metals that can show disproportionation reaction. (b) Select three metals that can show disproportionation reaction.

Refer to the periodic table given in your book and now answer the foll

1.	Refer to the periodic table given in your book and now answer the following questions: (a) Select the possible non metals that can show disproportionation reaction. (b) Select three metals that can show disproportionation reaction.
Answer» Solution :The metals are Cu, Ga and In. Their DISPROPORTIONATION reactions are as follows. `2Cu^(+)(aq)toCu^(2+)(aq)+Cu(s)` `3Ga^(+)(aq)TOGA^(3+)(aq)+2Ga(s)` `3ln^(+)(a)toln^(3+)(aq)+2ln(s)` hese metals can EXIST in three oxidation states as shown below : `Cu:+2,0,+1` `Ga:+3,0,+1` `ln:+3,0,+1`