4 KClO3 (aq) + 3 NH3 (aq) + 3 KOH (aq) → 4 KCl (aq) + 3 KNO3 (aq) + 6 H2O (l)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
4 ClV + 24 e- → 4 Cl-I (reduction)
3 N-III - 24 e- → 3 NV (oxidation)
KClO3 is an oxidizing agent, NH3 is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- KClO3
- NH3
- Names: Ammonia , Azane (only intended for use in naming derivatives of ammonia) , Hydrogen nitride
- Appearance: Colourless gas ; Colourless gas or compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless gas with a pungent, suffocating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Easily liquefied under pressure.]
- KOH – Potassium hydroxide
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