31 HClO3 + 6 FeCl2 + 155 HCl → 6 FeCl33 + 93 H2O
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
31 ClV + 186 e- → 31 Cl-I (reduction)
6 FeII - 186 e- → 6 FeXXXIII (oxidation)
HClO3 is an oxidizing agent, FeCl2 is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- HClO3
- FeCl2 – Iron(II) chloride , Iron dichloride
- 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.]
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