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When CS 2 layer containing both Br 2 and I 2 (2 : 1) is shaken with excess of chlorine (Cl 2 ) water, the violet colour due to I 2 disappears and a pale yellow colour appears in the solution. The disappearance of violet colour and appearance of pale yellow colour is due to the formation of :
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B
5Cl 2 + I 2 + 6H 2 O — → 2HIO 3 (colourless) + 10HCl
Br 2 + Cl 2 
2BrCl (pale yellow)
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