3 ClO^- → ClO₃^- + 2 (Cl)^-

This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:

2 Cl^I + 4 e^- → 2 Cl^-I (reduction)

Cl^I - 4 e^- → Cl^V (oxidation)

ClO^- is both an oxidizing and a reducing agent (disproportionation (dismutation)).

Reactants:

Products:

3 ClO- → ClO3- + 2 (Cl)-