2 (Co)2+ + ClO- + 4 OH- + H2O 2 Co(OH)3 + (Cl)-

This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:

ClI + 2 e- Cl-I (reduction)

2 CoII - 2 e- 2 CoIII (oxidation)

ClO- is an oxidizing agent, Co2+ is a reducing agent.

Reactants:

  • Co2+
  • ClO-
  • OH-Hydroxide source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27
    • Other names: Hydroxide ion source: wikidata, accessed: 2019-09-07
  • H2OWater, oxidane source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27
    • Other names: Water (H2O) source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27, Hydrogen hydroxide (HH or HOH) source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27, Hydrogen oxide source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27
    • Appearance: White crystalline solid, almost colorless liquid with a hint of blue, colorless gas source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27

Products:

  • Co(OH)3Cobalt(III) hydroxide source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27
    • Other names: Cobaltic hydroxide source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27source: wikidata, accessed: 2019-09-03
    • Appearance: Brown-black or dark green powder source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27
  • Cl-