2 NaClO (l) → NaCl (aq) + NaClO₂ (aq)

This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:

NaClO is both an oxidizing and a reducing agent (disproportionation (dismutation)).

Reactants:

• NaClO – Sodium hypochlorite
  • Other names: A , Ntiformin|Bleach|Chloride of soda}}'In dilution:'C , Arrel-Dakin solution|Modified Dakin's solution|Surgical chlorinated soda solution}} ... show moreSodium hypochlorite (solution, active chlorine <10%) , Sodium hypochlorite (solution, active chlorine >10%) , Sodium oxychloride , Sodium chloride oxide show less
  • Appearance: Greenish-yellow solid (pentahydrate) ; Clear slightly yellow solution with characteristic odour ; Clear slightly yellow solution with characteristic odour

Products:

• NaCl – Sodium chloride
  • Other names: {{unbulleted list , Salt , Table salt ... show moreCommon salt , NaCl , Broncho saline show less
  • Appearance: Colorless cubic crystals
• NaClO₂ – Sodium chlorite
  • Other names: Chlorous acid , Sodium salt , Textone ... show moreNaO2Cl , NaClO2 , Chlorous acid, sodium salt , Chlorite sodium show less
  • Appearance: White solid ; Slightly hygroscopic white crystals or flakes