2 KClO2 → KClO4 + KCl
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
ClIII + 4 e- → Cl-I (reduction)
ClIII - 4 e- → ClVII (oxidation)
KClO2 is both an oxidizing and a reducing agent (disproportionation (dismutation)).
Reactants:
Products:
- KClO4
- KCl