Chapter 19, Problem 84AE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Disproportionation reaction is to be defined. If ${\text{HClO}}_{\text{2}}$ will disproportionate or not in the given reduction potentials is to be predicted.

Concept introduction: The oxidation and reduction of an element simultaneously in a reaction is known as disproportionation reaction.

If the value of electrode potential of cell is positive, the molecule will disproportionate in the reaction whereas, if the value of electrode potential of cell is negative, the molecule will not disproportionate in the reaction.

To determine: The proper definition of disproportionation reaction; if ${\text{HClO}}_{\text{2}}$ will disproportionate in the given reduction potentials.