2 KI (aq) + 2 NaClO (l) → 2 NaI (aq) + 2 KCl (aq) + O2 (g)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 ClI + 4 e- → 2 Cl-I (reduction)
2 O-II - 4 e- → 2 O0 (oxidation)
NaClO is an oxidizing agent, NaClO is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- KI
- NaClO – Sodium hypochlorite
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- Appearance: Greenish-yellow solid (pentahydrate) ; Clear slightly yellow solution with characteristic odour ; Clear slightly yellow solution with characteristic odour
Products:
- NaI
- KCl
- O2