Question

Statement 1 : S₈ disproportionate into H₂S₂O₃ and S^2- in alkaline medium

Statement 2 : ClO\(^-_4\) undergoes disproportionation in acidic medium. 

(1) Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect 

(2) Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct 

(3) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are correct 

(4) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are incorrect

Answer 1

(1) Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect 

(2) Cl is in its highest oxidation state (+7). It cannot be further oxidised.

Therefore, statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.