Cl2 + C5H12 → HCl + C5H11Cl
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
5 C-12/5 - 2 e- → 5 C-II (oxidation)
2 Cl0 + 2 e- → 2 Cl-I (reduction)
C5H12 is a reducing agent, Cl2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- 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.]
- Other names: Hydrochloric acid
- C5H11Cl