4 ClO3- → (Cl)- + 3 ClO4-
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
ClV + 6 e- → Cl-I (reduction)
3 ClV - 6 e- → 3 ClVII (oxidation)
ClO3- is both an oxidizing and a reducing agent (disproportionation (dismutation)).
Reactants:
- ClO3-
Products:
- Cl-
- ClO4-