Bleaching with Sodium Hypochlorite

NaClO + dye → NaCl + oxidized dye

概要

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.

参加者

役割 物質 係数 状態
反応物 Sodium Hypochlorite NaClO 1 (aq)
生成物 Sodium Chloride NaCl 1 (aq)

日常の例

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

産業上の重要性

次亜塩素酸ナトリウムは世界中の水の消毒、パルプおよび製紙の漂白、繊維加工、そして食品産業における衛生管理に使用されています。

特性

タイプ
Redox
可逆的
いいえ
エネルギー
発熱性

関連する反応

Iron(II) to Iron(III) Oxidation by Oxygen Copper Reduction of Silver Ion Aqua Regia Dissolving Gold Cerium(IV) Reduction by Iron(II) Chlorine Oxidation of Bromide Copper Oxidation by Nitric Acid Hypochlorite Oxidation of Hydrogen Peroxide Hydrogen Peroxide as Oxidizing Agent (Acidic) Zinc Reduction of Silver Ion 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).