Question

The reaction S8 + 12OH– —→ 4S2– + 2S2O3
2– + 6H2O is
a. Combination reaction
b. Decomposition reaction
c. Non-metal displacement
d. Disproportionation reaction

Answer 1

Answer:

d. Disproportionation reaction

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

d. Disproportionation reaction

Explanation:

Disproportionation, also known as disputation in chemistry,

is a redox process in which one chemical with an intermediate oxidation state transforms into  two compounds with higher and lower oxidation states.

In both $S2^{-}$ , Sulphur has been reduced and in  $S_{2}O^{2-} _{3}$ Sulphur has been oxidized as well as reduced.