Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

AP Chemistry· difficulty 3/5

A reaction in which an element is simultaneously oxidized and reduced is called

  • A

    Combustion

  • B

    Disproportionation

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  • C

    Synthesis

  • D

    Decomposition

Explanation

Example: 2 H₂O₂ → 2 H₂O + O₂. O goes from -1 → -2 (reduced) and -1 → 0 (oxidized). Cl₂ + 2 OH⁻ → Cl⁻ + ClO⁻ + H₂O is another.

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