4 CH3NH2 (aq) + 9 O2 (g) → 2 N2 (g) + 4 CO2 (g) + 10 H2O (l)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
4 C-II - 24 e- → 4 CIV (oxidation)
4 N-III - 12 e- → 4 N0 (oxidation)
18 O0 + 36 e- → 18 O-II (reduction)
CH3NH2 is a reducing agent, CH3NH2 is a reducing agent, O2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- CH3NH2 – Methanamine
- Other names: Methylamine , A , Minomethane|Monomethylamine}}
- Appearance: Colorless gas ; Colourless compressed liquefied gas with characteristic odour ; Colourless solution in water with pungent odour ; Colorless gas with a fish- or ammonia-like odor. [Note: A liquid below 21°F. Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
- O2
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