CH3CHO + 2 [Ag(NH3)2]OH → CH3COOH + 2 Ag + H2O + 4 NH3
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
CI - 1 e- → CII (oxidation)
CI + 3 e- → C-II (reduction)
C-III - 5 e- → CII (oxidation)
C-III - 1 e- → C-II (oxidation)
2 AgI + 2 e- → 2 Ag0 (reduction)
CH3CHO is a reducing agent, CH3CHO is an oxidizing agent, CH3CHO is a reducing agent, CH3CHO is a reducing agent, [Ag(NH3)2]OH is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- CH3COOH – Acetic acid , Ethanoic acid
- Other names: Vinegar (when dilute); Hydrogen acetate; Methanecarboxylic acid , Methanecarboxylic acid , CH3-COOH
- Appearance: Colourless liquid ; Colourless liquid with pungent odour ; Colorless liquid or crystals with a sour, vinegar-like odor. [Note: Pure compound is a solid below 62°F. Often used in an aqueous solution.]
- Ag
- H2O – Water, oxidane
- 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.]