CH3CHO + 2 CuO → CH3COOH + Cu2O
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 CuII + 2 e- → 2 CuI (reduction)
CI - 1 e- → CII (oxidation)
CI + 3 e- → C-II (reduction)
C-III - 5 e- → CII (oxidation)
C-III - 1 e- → C-II (oxidation)
CuO is an oxidizing agent, CH3CHO is a reducing agent, CH3CHO is an oxidizing agent, CH3CHO is a reducing agent, CH3CHO is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- CH3COOH – Acetic acid , Ethanoic acid
- Other names: Vinegar (when dilute); Hydrogen acetate; Methanecarboxylic acid , Methanecarboxylic acid , CH3-COOH
- Appearance: Colourless liquid ; Colourless liquid with pungent odour ; Colorless liquid or crystals with a sour, vinegar-like odor. [Note: Pure compound is a solid below 62°F. Often used in an aqueous solution.]
- Cu2O – Copper(I) oxide