HClO4 (l) → HCl (aq) + 2 O2 (g)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
ClVII + 8 e- → Cl-I (reduction)
4 O-II - 8 e- → 4 O0 (oxidation)
HClO4 is an oxidizing agent, HClO4 is a reducing 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.]
- O2