2 Al (s) + 3 HgCl2 (aq) → 3 Hg (l) + 2 AlCl3 (aq)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 Al0 - 6 e- → 2 AlIII (oxidation)
3 HgII + 6 e- → 3 Hg0 (reduction)
Al is a reducing agent, HgCl2 is an oxidizing agent.
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 Al0 - 6 e- → 2 AlIII (oxidation)
3 HgII + 6 e- → 3 Hg0 (reduction)
Al is a reducing agent, HgCl2 is an oxidizing agent.
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