4 Al + 6 HCl → 3 H2 + 2 Al2Cl3
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
6 HI + 6 e- → 6 H0 (reduction)
4 Al0 - 6 e- → 4 Al3/2 (oxidation)
HCl is an oxidizing agent, Al is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- Al
- 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.]
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