4 HCN (aq) + 5 O2 (g) → 2 N2 (g) + 4 CO2 (g) + 2 H2O (l)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
4 CII - 8 e- → 4 CIV (oxidation)
4 N-III - 12 e- → 4 N0 (oxidation)
10 O0 + 20 e- → 10 O-II (reduction)
HCN is a reducing agent, HCN is a reducing agent, O2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- HCN – F , Ormonitrile (substitutive)|Hydridonitridocarbon (additive)}}
- Other names: Hydrogen cyanide , Ormic anammonide|Hydrocyanic acid|Prussic acid|Methanenitrile , Hydrogen cyanide, liquefied
- Appearance: Colorless liquid or gas ; Colourless gas or liquid with characteristic odour ; Colorless or pale-blue liquid or gas (above 78°F) with a bitter, almond-like odor. [Note: Often used as a 96% solution in water.]
- O2
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