3 Au + NaNO3 + 4 HCl → 3 AuCl + NO + 2 H2O + NaCl
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
3 Au0 - 3 e- → 3 AuI (oxidation)
NV + 3 e- → NII (reduction)
Au is a reducing agent, NaNO3 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- Au
- NaNO3 – Sodium nitrate
- 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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