Interpretation: Disproportionation reaction is to be defined. If
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
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