NH2NH2 + 2 Cl2 → N2 + 4 HCl
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
4 Cl0 + 4 e- → 4 Cl-I (reduction)
2 N-II - 4 e- → 2 N0 (oxidation)
Reactants:
- NH2NH2
- Cl2
Products:
- N2
- 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.]