Reactions in which the same element is simultaneously oxidized and reduced are known…
CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Oxidation, reduction and redox reactions · Oxidation, reduction and redox reactions
Problem
Reactions in which the same element is simultaneously oxidized and reduced are known as disproportionation reactions. Deduce the equation for the reaction when I2(aq) reacts with KOH(aq) to produce KI, KIO3, and H2O, and show that this is a disproportionation reaction.