On heating it gives
and
. This reaction is known as
Oxidation
Reduction
Disproportionation
Redox
Redox Reaction -
Redox reaction is a class of reactions in which oxidation and reduction reactions occur simultaneously.
In the reaction :
Cl is reduced from +5 to -1 oxidation state and O is oxidized from -2 to 0 oxidation state.
So, it is an example of a redox reaction.