H2OCl2 → HClHClO

This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:

Cl0 - 1 e- → ClI (oxidation)

Cl0 + e- → Cl-I (reduction)

H2OCl2 is both an oxidizing and a reducing agent (disproportionation (dismutation)).

Reactants:

  • H2OCl2

Products:

  • HClHClO