2 NaOH (aq) + S (s) + 3 NaClO (l) → H2O (l) + 3 NaCl (aq) + Na2SO4 (aq)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
S0 - 6 e- → SVI (oxidation)
3 ClI + 6 e- → 3 Cl-I (reduction)
S is a reducing agent, NaClO is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- NaOH
- S
- 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
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