Write a Balanced Chemical Equation for the Disproportionation of Chlorate

question 16

Multiple Choice

Write a balanced chemical equation for the disproportionation of chlorate ion in water.The products are chloride and perchlorate ions.

• A) 2ClO₃−(aq)+ H₂O(l)→ Cl−(aq)+ ClO₄−(aq)+ 2H⁺(aq)
• B) 3ClO₃−(aq)+ 2H₂O(l)→ Cl−(aq)+ 2ClO₄−(aq)+ 4H⁺(aq)
• C) 4ClO₃−(aq)→ Cl−(aq)+ 3ClO₄−(aq)
• D) 4ClO₃−(aq)→ 2ClO₂−(aq)+ 2ClO₄−(aq)
• E) 5ClO₃−(aq)+ 6H⁺(aq)→ 2Cl−(aq)+ 3ClO₄−(aq)+ 3H₂O(l)

---

Definitions:

Consumer Discount

A reduction in the regular price of goods or services offered to customers.

Regular Price

The standard or usual price of a product or service before any discounts or promotions are applied.

Heinz Pickle Relish

A condiment produced by Heinz, made from diced pickles and used to enhance the flavor of foods like hot dogs and burgers.

Noncumulative Quantity Discount

A price reduction offered on a single purchase order rather than the total number of units bought over time.