CaC2 + HCl → HC2 + CaCl
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 C-I - 1 e- → 2 C-1/2 (oxidation)
CaII + e- → CaI (reduction)
CaC2 is a reducing agent, CaC2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- CaC2 – Calcium carbide
- 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.]
Products:
- HC2
- CaCl
Warning: Unknown compound 'CaCl'