I2 + 11 Cl2 + 12 H2O → 2 HIO3O3 + 22 HCl
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 I0 - 22 e- → 2 IXI (oxidation)
22 Cl0 + 22 e- → 22 Cl-I (reduction)
I2 is a reducing agent, Cl2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- HIO3O3
- 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.]