10 OH- + Fe2O3 + 3 Cl2 → 2 FeO42- + 6 (Cl)- + 5 H2O
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
6 Cl0 + 6 e- → 6 Cl-I (reduction)
2 FeIII - 6 e- → 2 FeVI (oxidation)
Cl2 is an oxidizing agent, Fe2O3 is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- OH- – Hydroxide
- Fe2O3 – Iron(III) oxide
- Other names: Ferric oxide , Hematite , Ferric iron
- Appearance: Red-brown solid ; Reddish brown-to-black crystals or powder ; Reddish-brown solid. [Note: Exposure to fume may occur during the arc-welding of iron.] ; A fine, red powder of ferric oxide. [Note: Usually used in cake form or impregnated in paper or cloth.]
- Cl2
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