2 KI (aq) + NaClO (l) + H2O (l) → I2 (s) + NaCl (aq) + 2 KOH (aq)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 I-I - 2 e- → 2 I0 (oxidation)
ClI + 2 e- → Cl-I (reduction)
KI is a reducing agent, NaClO is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- KI
- NaClO – Sodium hypochlorite
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- Appearance: Greenish-yellow solid (pentahydrate) ; Clear slightly yellow solution with characteristic odour ; Clear slightly yellow solution with characteristic odour
- H2O – Water, oxidane
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