Chemistry 112

Complete and balance:

ClO2(aq) → ClO(aq) + ClO4(aq)

This is an example of a disproportionation reaction, where a single species is simultaneously oxidized and reduced.

Oxidation half–reaction (Cl goes from +3 to +7):

ClO2(aq) + 2 H2O(l) → ClO4(aq) + 4 H+(aq)

Cl is mass balanced

O balance

H balance

 

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