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The reaction,  3ClO(aq)- ClO3(aq)+2Cl(aq)- is an example of 

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a

Disproportionation reaction

b

Oxidation reaction 

c

Decomposition reaction

d

Reduction reaction

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

In the given reaction, the oxidation state of the chlorine atom changes from +1 in ClO to + 5  (in ClO3 and 1 in Cl This means that chlorine is getting oxidized as well as reduced. Such reactions are called disproportionation reactions. 

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The reaction,  3ClO(aq)-→ ClO3(aq)−+2Cl(aq)- is an example of