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In which of the following reactions does undergo disproportionation?

  1. A with cold dilute NaOH
  2. B with
  3. C with hot concentrated NaOH
  4. D with water

Answer: A, C, D

Disproportionation means the same element is both oxidised and reduced. Cold dilute NaOH gives and , hot concentrated NaOH gives and , and water gives and . With , chlorine is only reduced, giving .
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