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What are the different types of redox reactions?
Posted August 27, 2024

Answer

Different types of redox reactions include: combination reaction, displacement reaction, decomposition reaction, comproportionation reaction, and disproportionation reaction. 

  1. Combination reactionsinvolve two or more substances combining to form a single product. This type of reaction often involves elements or compounds reacting with oxygen. 
  2. Displacement reactionsoccur when one element replaces another in a compound. This can be divided into metal displacement (where a metal replaces another in a compound) and non-metal displacement (where elements like hydrogen are displaced). 
  3. In a disproportionation reaction, a single substance simultaneously undergoes oxidation and reduction. 
  4. Comproportionation reactionsare the reverse of disproportionation reactions, where two substances with different oxidation states react to form a product with a single oxidation state. 
  5. A decomposition reactioninvolves breaking down a compound into two or more simpler substances. This process can yield at least one product in its elemental form.