With respect to hypochlorite, chlorate and perchlorate ions, choose the correct statement(s).\

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(a, b, d) : Hypochlorite ions disproportionate in basic solution to give chlorate ion and chloride ion. $$ 3 \mathrm{ClO}^{-} ightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{Cl}^{-}+\mathrm{ClO}_{3}^{-} $$ The chlorate ions disproportionate in basic solution to give chlorite ion and perchlorate ion. $$ 2 \mathrm{ClO}_{3}^{-} ightleftharpoons \mathrm{ClO}_{2}^{-}+\mathrm{ClO}_{4}^{-} $$ Thus, (c) is incorrect statement.\