Explain the Deacon reaction?

Answer Posted / eugene

Deacon reaction is

4HCl + O2 ==> 2Cl2 + 2H2O

The reaction takes place at about 400 to 450 ?C in the
presence of a copper chloride (CuCl2) catalyst.

Most chlorine today is produced using electrolytic
processes.

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