5 ICl + 3 H2O → HIO3 + 2 I2 + 5 HCl
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
4 II + 4 e- → 4 I0 (reduction)
II - 4 e- → IV (oxidation)
ICl is both an oxidizing and a reducing agent (disproportionation (dismutation)).
Reactants:
Products:
- HIO3
- I2
- 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.]