NH4Cl (aq) + 3 Cl2 (g) → NCl3 (l) + 4 HCl (aq)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
6 Cl0 + 6 e- → 6 Cl-I (reduction)
N-III - 6 e- → NIII (oxidation)
Cl2 is an oxidizing agent, NH4Cl is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- NCl3
- 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.]