HFCl4 + 2 Mg → 2 MgCl2 + HF
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
4 Cl0 + 4 e- → 4 Cl-I (reduction)
2 Mg0 - 4 e- → 2 MgII (oxidation)
HFCl4 is an oxidizing agent, Mg is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- HFCl4
- Mg
Products:
- MgCl2
- HF – Fluorane
- Other names: Hydrofluoric acid , Hydrogen fluoride , Fluorhydric acid
- Appearance: Colorless solution ; Colourless gas or colourless liquid (below 19.5 °C) ; Colourless gas or colourless fuming liquid with pungent odour ; Colourless fuming liquid with pungent odour ; Colorless gas or fuming liquid (below 67°F) with a strong, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped in cylinders.]