PdCl2 + CO + H2O → Pd + CO2 + 2 HCl
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
CII - 2 e- → CIV (oxidation)
PdII + 2 e- → Pd0 (reduction)
CO is a reducing agent, PdCl2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- Pd
- CO2
- 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.]