2 CuCl (s) + H2 (g) → 2 Cu (s) + 2 HCl (aq)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 CuI + 2 e- → 2 Cu0 (reduction)
2 H0 - 2 e- → 2 HI (oxidation)
CuCl is an oxidizing agent, H2 is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- Cu
- 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.]