| 2Cl− → Cl2(aq) + 2e− |
| Cl2(aq) + H2O → HClO + Cl− + H+ (the chloride ion cycle) |
| HClO ↔ ClO− + H+ (in equilibrium) |
| O2 + 2H+ + 2e− → H2O2 |
| 2Cl− → Cl2(aq) + 2e− |
| Cl2(aq) + H2O → HClO + Cl− + H+ (the chloride ion cycle) |
| HClO ↔ ClO− + H+ (in equilibrium) |
| O2 + 2H+ + 2e− → H2O2 |