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In a disproportionation reaction, one molecule is both oxidized and reduced in the same reaction.
A common mistake is thinking the acid workup is part of the reaction mechanism. It isn't. The reaction is already complete before protonation. The acid simply converts the carboxylate salt into the corresponding carboxylic acid.
Understanding the mechanism—not just memorizing the answer—is what leads to higher DAT scores.
You can start with Dr. Romano's free DAT study resources here:
Start Your DAT and OAT Preparation for Free | Official Resources from Dr. Jim Romano
A common mistake is thinking the acid workup is part of the reaction mechanism. It isn't. The reaction is already complete before protonation. The acid simply converts the carboxylate salt into the corresponding carboxylic acid.
Understanding the mechanism—not just memorizing the answer—is what leads to higher DAT scores.
You can start with Dr. Romano's free DAT study resources here:
Start Your DAT and OAT Preparation for Free | Official Resources from Dr. Jim Romano
