OH + NH3 → NH2 + H2O
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
N-III - 1 e- → N-II (oxidation)
O-I + e- → O-II (reduction)
NH3 is a reducing agent, OH is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- OH
- 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.]
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