Hypochlorite Oxidation of Hydrogen Peroxide

NaClO + H2O2 → NaCl + H2O + O2

Descripción general

Sodium hypochlorite oxidizes hydrogen peroxide to oxygen gas while being reduced to chloride. This vigorous reaction produces rapid oxygen evolution and is sometimes called the elephant toothpaste reaction when concentrated H₂O₂ is used with a catalyst. Both species undergo oxidation state changes.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Hydrogen Peroxide H₂O₂ 1 (aq)
Reactivo Sodium Hypochlorite NaClO 1 (aq)
Producto Oxygen O 1 (g)
Producto Water H₂O 1 (l)
Producto Sodium Chloride NaCl 1 (aq)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Mixing bleach with hydrogen peroxide in cleaning produces a vigorous fizzing reaction, though this is not recommended due to potential hazards.

Importancia industrial

Comprender la interacción entre estos oxidantes comunes es importante para la seguridad química y para diseñar sistemas eficientes de desinfección en hospitales y plantas de tratamiento de agua.

Propiedades

Tipo
Redox
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-202,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Hypochlorite Oxidation of Hydrogen Peroxide?
The balanced equation is: NaClO + H₂O₂ → NaCl + H₂O + O₂.
What type of reaction is Hypochlorite Oxidation of Hydrogen Peroxide?
Hypochlorite Oxidation of Hydrogen Peroxide is a redox reaction.
Is Hypochlorite Oxidation of Hydrogen Peroxide exothermic or endothermic?
Hypochlorite Oxidation of Hydrogen Peroxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -202.0 kJ/mol.