Which reaction demonstrates a redox process where a non-metal is both oxidized and reduced?
In S₈ + 12OH^- -> 4S^{2- + 2S₂O₃^{2- + 6H₂O, S (0) splits: -2 (reduced), +2 (oxidized), a disproportionation. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Some Basic Concepts, Structure of Atom and Periodicity, Topic: Mole concept, atomic models and periodic trends.