Ca3P2 + 8 HClO → Ca3(PO4)2 + 8 HCl
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 P-III - 16 e- → 2 PV (oxidation)
8 ClI + 16 e- → 8 Cl-I (reduction)
Ca3P2 is a reducing agent, HClO is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- Ca3(PO4)2 – Tricalcium bis(phosphate)
- HCl – Chlorane , Hydrogen chloride
- Other names: Hydrochloric acid , M , Uriatic acid
- Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid, fumes in air if concentrated ; Colorless gas ; Colourless compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless to slightly yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]