A disproportionation reaction is one in which:
A)the equation is not balanced
B)the same substance is oxidized and reduced
C)more of one substance reacts than another
D)water must be added
E)both reactants are reduced

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In a disproportionation reaction, the same substance undergoes both oxidation and reduction. This means that one part of the substance is being reduced while another part is being oxidized. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

A Disproportionation Reaction Is One in Which