5 HOCl + H2O + Br2 → 5 HCl + 2 HBrO3
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 Br0 - 10 e- → 2 BrV (oxidation)
5 ClI + 10 e- → 5 Cl-I (reduction)
Br2 is a reducing agent, HOCl is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- 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.]
- HBrO3 – Bromic acid