2 KOH (aq) + Cl2 (g) → KClO (l) + KCl (aq) + H2O (l)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
Cl0 - 1 e- → ClI (oxidation)
Cl0 + e- → Cl-I (reduction)
Cl2 is both an oxidizing and a reducing agent (disproportionation (dismutation)).
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
Cl0 - 1 e- → ClI (oxidation)
Cl0 + e- → Cl-I (reduction)
Cl2 is both an oxidizing and a reducing agent (disproportionation (dismutation)).
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