6 SnCl4 + 2 NH3 → 6 SnCl3 + 6 HCl + N2
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
6 SnIV + 6 e- → 6 SnIII (reduction)
2 N-III - 6 e- → 2 N0 (oxidation)
SnCl4 is an oxidizing agent, NH3 is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- SnCl4 – Tetrachlorostannane
, Tin tetrachloride
, Tin(IV) chloride
- 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.]
- Names: Ammonia
Products:
- SnCl3
- 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.]
- Other names: Hydrochloric acid
- N2