I2 (s) + H2O (l) + 5 HClO (aq) → 2 HIO3 (aq) + 5 HCl (aq)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 I0 - 10 e- → 2 IV (oxidation)
5 ClI + 10 e- → 5 Cl-I (reduction)
I2 is a reducing agent, HClO is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- HIO3
- 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.]