2 Br + HClO + H2O → 2 HBrO + HCl
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 Br0 - 2 e- → 2 BrI (oxidation)
ClI + 2 e- → Cl-I (reduction)
Br is a reducing agent, HClO is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- HBrO
- HCl – Chlorane , Hydrogen chloride
- Other names: Hydrochloric acid , M , Uriatic acid
- Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid, fumes in air if concentrated ; Colorless gas ; Colourless compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless to slightly yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
Warning: Unknown compound 'Br'