3 CCl4 (l) + 2 C6H6 (l) → 15 C (s) + 12 HCl (aq)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
12 C-I - 12 e- → 12 C0 (oxidation)
3 CIV + 12 e- → 3 C0 (reduction)
C6H6 is a reducing agent, CCl4 is an oxidizing agent (synproportionation (comproportionation)).
Reactants:
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.]