Bleaching with Sodium Hypochlorite

NaClO + dye → NaCl + oxidized dye

अवलोकन

Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) oxidizes colored organic molecules by breaking the conjugated double bond systems (chromophores) that absorb visible light. The hypochlorite ion (ClO⁻) acts as the oxidizing agent, being reduced to chloride (Cl⁻). This destroys the molecule's ability to absorb colored light.

प्रतिभागी

भूमिका पदार्थ गुणांक अवस्था
अभिकारक Sodium Hypochlorite NaClO 1 (aq)
उत्पाद Sodium Chloride NaCl 1 (aq)

रोजमर्रा का उदाहरण

Household bleach (3-8% NaClO) removes stains from clothes and disinfects surfaces by oxidizing organic matter including bacteria.

औद्योगिक महत्व

Sodium hypochlorite is used in water disinfection worldwide, in pulp and paper bleaching, textile processing, and as a sanitizer in the food industry.

गुण

प्रकार
Redox
प्रतिवर्ती
नहीं
ऊर्जा
ऊष्माक्षेपी

संबंधित अभिक्रियाएँ

Iron(II) to Iron(III) Oxidation by Oxygen Copper Reduction of Silver Ion Aqua Regia Dissolving Gold Cerium(IV) Reduction by Iron(II) Copper Oxidation by Nitric Acid Hypochlorite Oxidation of Hydrogen Peroxide Hydrogen Peroxide as Oxidizing Agent (Acidic) Hydrogen Peroxide Disproportionation Iodine and Sodium Thiosulfate Titration Displacement of Hydrogen from Acid by Magnesium

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Bleaching with Sodium Hypochlorite?
The balanced equation is: NaClO + dye → NaCl + oxidized dye.
What type of reaction is Bleaching with Sodium Hypochlorite?
Bleaching with Sodium Hypochlorite is a redox reaction.
Is Bleaching with Sodium Hypochlorite exothermic or endothermic?
Bleaching with Sodium Hypochlorite is exothermic (releases energy).