3 Cl2 + 3 H2O → HClO3 + 5 HCl
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
5 Cl0 + 5 e- → 5 Cl-I (reduction)
Cl0 - 5 e- → ClV (oxidation)
Cl2 is both an oxidizing and a reducing agent (disproportionation (dismutation)).
Reactants:
Products:
- HClO3
- 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.]
- Other names: Hydrochloric acid