Assertion : The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to form water and oxygen is an example of disproportionation reaction.
Reason : The oxygen of peroxide is in-1 oxidation state and it is.converted to zero oxidation state in `O_2` and -2 oxidation state in `H_2O`.

Options

A. If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. If both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C. If (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
D. If both (A) and (R) are incorrect.

Answer

A

Explanation

`2H_2O_2^(-1) to 2H_2O^(-2) + O_2^(0)`