NDA 2016 Chemistry question

Which one of the following species is not capable of showing disproportionation reaction ?

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

In a disproportionation reaction the same element is both oxidised and reduced, so it must be in an intermediate oxidation state. Chlorine is +1 in , +3 in

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