C4H10O (aq) + 4 Cl2 (g) → 4 C (s) + 8 HCl (aq) + H2O (l)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
4 C-II - 8 e- → 4 C0 (oxidation)
8 Cl0 + 8 e- → 8 Cl-I (reduction)
C4H10O is a reducing agent, Cl2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- C4H10O – Ethoxyethane
- Other names: Diethyl ether , Diethyl ether; Dether; Ethyl ether; Ethyl oxide; 3-Oxapentane; Ethoxyethane; Diethyl oxide; Solvent ether; Sulfuric ether , Ether
- Appearance: Colorless liquid ; Very volatile colourless liquid with characteristic odour ; Colorless liquid with a pungent, sweetish odor. [Note: A gas above 94°F.]
- Cl2
Products:
- C
- HCl – Chlorane , Hydrogen chloride
- Other names: Hydrochloric acid , M , Uriatic acid
- Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid, fumes in air if concentrated ; Colorless gas ; Colourless compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless to slightly yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
- H2O – Water, oxidane