What is meant by disproportionation? Give one example.

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What is meant by disproportionation? Give one example. 

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answered Oct 10, 2017 by sforrest072 (157,439 points) 61 410 947

In a disproportionation reaction an element simultaneously oxidized and reduced. 

P4 + 3OH+ 3H2O → PH3 + 3H2PO2– 

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