3 C4H10O (aq) + CrO3 (aq) → 3 C4H8O (aq) + Cr (s) + 3 H2O (l)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
12 C-II - 6 e- → 12 C-3/2 (oxidation)
CrVI + 6 e- → Cr0 (reduction)
C4H10O is a reducing agent, CrO3 is an oxidizing agent.
This is a precipitation reaction: Cr is the formed precipitate.
Reactants:
- C4H10O – Ethoxyethane
- Other names: Diethyl ether , Diethyl ether; Dether; Ethyl ether; Ethyl oxide; 3-Oxapentane; Ethoxyethane; Diethyl oxide; Solvent ether; Sulfuric ether , Ether
- Appearance: Colorless liquid ; Very volatile colourless liquid with characteristic odour ; Colorless liquid with a pungent, sweetish odor. [Note: A gas above 94°F.]
- CrO3 – Chromium trioxide
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