Hypochlorite Oxidation of Hydrogen Peroxide

NaClO + H2O2 → NaCl + H2O + O2

Visão geral

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

Papel Substância Coeficiente Estado
Reagente Hydrogen Peroxide H₂O₂ 1 (aq)
Reagente Sodium Hypochlorite NaClO 1 (aq)
Produto Oxygen O 1 (g)
Produto Water H₂O 1 (l)
Produto Sodium Chloride NaCl 1 (aq)

Exemplo do cotidiano

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

Importância industrial

Compreender a interação entre estes oxidantes comuns é importante para a segurança química. Misturar lixívia com peróxido de hidrogénio pode gerar oxigénio rapidamente, o que pode ser perigoso em espaços fechados. Esta reação é utilizada para geração controlada de oxigénio.

Propriedades

Tipo
Redox
Reversível
Não
Energia
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.