Question

Can ClO4^– exhibit disproportionation reaction?

(a) may be

(b) yes

(c) no

(d) cannot say

This question was posed to me in my homework.

Question is taken from Redox Reactions and Electrode Processes in section Redox Reactions of Chemistry – Class 11

Answer 1

Right option is (c) no

To explain I would say: The above ion cannot its show disproportionation reaction because the chlorine in ClO4^– is present in its maximum Oxidation state, that is +7. Disproportionation reaction occurs only when it is present in its intermediate Oxidation State.