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Explain disproportionation of an oxidation state ? Give one example.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Disproportionation**: Disproportionation is a specific type of redox reaction where a single species undergoes both oxidation and reduction simultaneously. In this process, one oxidation state of an element is converted into two different oxidation states: one that is higher and one that is lower. 2. **Understanding Oxidation States**: In a disproportionation reaction, the species that is disproportionating has an oxidation state that is unstable. This instability leads to the transformation of that species into two different products, each with distinct oxidation states. ...
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