3 ICl3 + 6 H2O → 2 HIO3 + HI + 9 HCl
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
IIII + 4 e- → I-I (reduction)
2 IIII - 4 e- → 2 IV (oxidation)
ICl3 is both an oxidizing and a reducing agent (disproportionation (dismutation)).
Reactants:
Products:
- HIO3
- HI – Iodane
- 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.]