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What is disproportionation reactions? Give example.

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Solution :The reactions in which an element undergoes SIMULTANEOUSLY both oxidation and reduction are called as disproportionation reactions.
Example: `P_(4)` + 3NaOH + `3H_(2)O rarr PH_(3) + 3NaH_(2)PO_(2)`
2HCHO + `H_(2)O rarr CH_(3)OH` + HCOOH


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