Q: What term describes a type of redox reaction in which the same substance is both oxidized and reduced?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

Disproportion is a type of redox reaction in which the same substance is both oxidized and reduced. Identify the element that is disproportionating and indicate the initial and final oxidation numbers of that element. 2CuCl(aq) → CuCl2(aq) + Cu(s) Saylor URL: http://www. saylor. org/books.

 Choices:

- interposition

- disapprobation

- misappropriation

- disproportion


A:
disproportion