3 NaClO (l) → NaClO3 (aq) + 2 NaCl (aq)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 ClI + 4 e- → 2 Cl-I (reduction)
ClI - 4 e- → ClV (oxidation)
NaClO is both an oxidizing and a reducing agent (disproportionation (dismutation)).
Reactants:
- NaClO – Sodium hypochlorite
- Other names: A
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- Appearance: Greenish-yellow solid (pentahydrate)
; Clear slightly yellow solution with characteristic odour
; Clear slightly yellow solution with characteristic odour
- Other names: A
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