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On heating KClO_3 it gives KCl and O_2. This reaction is known as

Option: 1

Oxidation


Option: 2

Reduction


Option: 3

Disproportionation


Option: 4

Redox


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Redox Reaction -

Redox reaction is a class of reactions in which oxidation and reduction reactions occur simultaneously.

In the reaction :

2KClO_3\rightarrow 2KCl + 3O_2

Cl is reduced from +5 to -1 oxidation state and O is oxidized from -2 to 0 oxidation state.

So, it is an example of a redox reaction.

 

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