NaNO2 → Na + NO2
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
NaI + e- → Na0 (reduction)
NIII - 1 e- → NIV (oxidation)
NaNO2 is an oxidizing agent, NaNO2 is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- NaNO2
Products:
- Na
- NO2 – Nitrogen dioxide
- Other names: Nitrogen(IV) oxide , Deutoxide of nitrogen , Nitrogen peroxide
- Appearance: Brown gas ; Reddish-brown gas or brown or yellow liquid with pungent odour ; Yellowish-brown liquid or reddish-brown gas (above 70°F) with a pungent, acrid odor. [Note: In solid form (below 15°F) it is found structurally as N2O4.]