2 B (s) + 3 H2O (l) + 3 HClO (aq) → 2 H3BO3 (aq) + 3 HCl (aq)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 B0 - 6 e- → 2 BIII (oxidation)
3 ClI + 6 e- → 3 Cl-I (reduction)
B is a reducing agent, HClO is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- H3BO3 – Boric acid , Trihydrooxidoboron
- 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.]