NH3 (g) + 3 Cl2 (g) → NCl3 (l) + 3 HCl (g)
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, NH3 is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- 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.]
- Cl2
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.]