2 HCl + 2 CaCl2 → 3 Cl2 + 2 HCa
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 HI + 6 e- → 2 H-II (reduction)
6 Cl-I - 6 e- → 6 Cl0 (oxidation)
Reactants:
- 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.]
- CaCl2 – Calcium chloride
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