HClO (aq) + H2O2 (aq) → H2O (l) + HCl (aq) + O2 (g)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
ClI + 2 e- → Cl-I (reduction)
2 O-I - 2 e- → 2 O0 (oxidation)
HClO is an oxidizing agent, H2O2 is a reducing agent.
This is a gas evolution reaction, O2 is the formed gas.
Reactants:
Products:
- H2O – Water, oxidane
- 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.]
- O2