8 Fe(OH)2 + NO3- + 6 H2O → 8 Fe(OH)3 + NH3 + OH-
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
NV + 8 e- → N-III (reduction)
8 FeII - 8 e- → 8 FeIII (oxidation)
NO3- is an oxidizing agent, Fe(OH)2 is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- Fe(OH)3
- 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.]
- OH- – Hydroxide