3 SnCl4 + 2 NH3 → N2 + 3 SnCl2 + 6 HCl
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
3 SnIV + 6 e- → 3 SnII (reduction)
2 N-III - 6 e- → 2 N0 (oxidation)
SnCl4 is an oxidizing agent, NH3 is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- SnCl4 – Tetrachlorostannane , Tin tetrachloride , Tin(IV) chloride
- 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.]
Products:
- N2
- SnCl2 – Tin(II) chloride , Tin dichloride
- 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.]