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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 $\mathrm{O}_2$ and $-2$ oxidation state in $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$.
ChemistryRedox Reactions
Options:
  • A
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • B
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • C
    If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
  • D
    If the Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
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The correct answer is:
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

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