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Question
Which reaction involves a redox process where a single element acts as both oxidizing and reducing agent?
Explanation
In 3HNO₂ → HNO₃ + 2NO + H₂O, N (+3) in HNO₂ is oxidized to +5 in HNO₃ and reduced to +2 in NO, a disproportionation.
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