Engineering
Chemistry
Types of Redox Reaction
Question

Which of the following are disproportionate reactions

PCl5 →Δ PCl3 + Cl2

KMnO4 → MnSO4 + Mn2O3

H3PO3 →Δ H3PO4 + PH3

CuCl2 → Cu2Cl2 + Cu

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Solution

A disproportionate reaction is a redox reaction where the same element is both oxidized and reduced. Let's analyze each option:

1. KMnO4 → MnSO4 + Mn2O3: Mn is reduced from +7 to +2 and +3. Disproportionation.

2. H3PO3→H3PO4+PH3: P is oxidized from +3 to +5 and reduced to -3. Disproportionation.

3. PCl5→PCl3+Cl2: No change in P oxidation state (+5). Not disproportionation.

4. CuCl2 → Cu2Cl2 + Cu: Cu is reduced from +2 to +1 and to 0. Disproportionation.

Final answer: Options 1, 2, and 4 are disproportionate reactions.