C6H12O6 + 12 CuSO4 + 24 NaOH → 6 HCOOH + 6 Cu2O + 12 Na2SO4 + 12 H2O
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
12 CuII + 12 e- → 12 CuI (reduction)
6 C0 - 12 e- → 6 CII (oxidation)
CuSO4 is an oxidizing agent, C6H12O6 is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- HCOOH – Formic acid , Methanoic acid
- Other names: Carbonous acid; Formylic acid; Hydrogen carboxylic acid; Hydroxy(oxo)methane; Metacarbonoic acid; Oxocarbinic acid; Oxomethanol , Hydrogen carboxylic acid , Aminic acid
- Appearance: Colorless fuming liquid ; Colourless fuming liquid with pungent odour ; Colorless liquid with a pungent, penetrating odor. [Note: Often used in an aqueous solution.]
- Cu2O – Copper(I) oxide
- Na2SO4
- H2O – Water, oxidane