Reverse Reaction
It is not common to witness the opposite reaction when hydrogen (H2) undergoes disproportionation. The disproportionation process for hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is as follows:
2H2O2 → 2H2O + O2
Hydrogen peroxide breaks down into oxygen and water in this process. The opposite of this disproportionation would occur when oxygen and water combine to form hydrogen peroxide, however this reaction is rarely seen in everyday situations. Thermodynamically, the forward response is more advantageous.
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Disproportionation Reaction
Disproportionation Reaction is a type of reaction in which both oxidation and reduction happen in the same reaction. these reactions are also called dismutation reactions and are a type of redox reaction. The breakdown of hydrogen peroxide (2H2O2 → 2H2O+O2), is an example of a Disproportion reaction, in which oxygen experiences both oxidation and reduction.
In this article, we will learn about, Disproportion Reaction, Examples of Disproportion Reactions, and others in detail.
Table of Content
- What are Disproportionation Reactions?
- How to Identify a Disproportionation Reaction?
- Examples of Disproportionation Reactions
- Reverse Reaction
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