Disproportionation Reaction

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Disproportionation Reaction

### Formula:

$$A\rightarrow A^{oxidized}+A^{reduced}$$

### Terminologies:

- Disproportionation Reaction β†’ Reaction where the same species undergoes both oxidation and reduction.

- Oxidized Product β†’ Product with increased oxidation number.

- Reduced Product β†’ Product with decreased oxidation number.

### Usage:

- Used to identify reactions where one element acts as both oxidizing and reducing agent.

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