AsH3 (g) + 3 HCl (g) → AsCl3 (l) + 3 H2 (g)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
As-III - 6 e- → AsIII (oxidation)
6 HI + 6 e- → 6 H0 (reduction)
Reactants:
- AsH3 – Arsenic trihydride , Arsane , Trihydridoarsenic
- 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.]
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