As4O6 + 12 HCl + 12 Cu → 4 As + 12 CuCl + 6 H2O
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
4 AsIII + 12 e- → 4 As0 (reduction)
12 Cu0 - 12 e- → 12 CuI (oxidation)
As4O6 is an oxidizing agent, Cu is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- As4O6
- 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.]
- Cu
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