
Example of a disproportion reaction in which the same species (chlorine in this case) has been both oxidised and reduced
Balancing disproportionation reactions
Balance the disproportionation reaction which takes place when chlorine is added to hot concentrated aqueous sodium hydroxide. The products are Cl- and ClO3- ions and water
Answer
Step 1: Write the unbalanced equation and identify the atoms that change in oxidation number:

Step 2: Deduce the oxidation number changes:

Step 3: Balance the oxidation number changes:

Step 4: Balance the charges

Step 5: Balance the atoms

Oxidation and reduction
In each of the following equations, state which reactant has been oxidised and which has been reduced.
Answer 1:
Answer 2:
Answer 3:
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