5 KOH + 3 Zn + KNO2 → H2O + NH3 + 3 K2ZnO2
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
3 Zn0 - 6 e- → 3 ZnII (oxidation)
NIII + 6 e- → N-III (reduction)
Zn is a reducing agent, KNO2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- H2O – Water, oxidane
- 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.]
- K2ZnO2