N2H4 (aq) + 2 NaClO (l) → N2 (g) + 2 NaCl (aq) + 2 H2O (l)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 ClI + 4 e- → 2 Cl-I (reduction)
2 N-II - 4 e- → 2 N0 (oxidation)
NaClO is an oxidizing agent, N2H4 is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- N2H4 – Hydrazine
- NaClO – Sodium hypochlorite
- Other names: A , Ntiformin|Bleach|Chloride of soda}}'In dilution:'C , Arrel-Dakin solution|Modified Dakin's solution|Surgical chlorinated soda solution}}
- Appearance: Greenish-yellow solid (pentahydrate) ; Clear slightly yellow solution with characteristic odour ; Clear slightly yellow solution with characteristic odour
Products: