Chemical Reactions - Redox and Acid/Base

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Homework Statement

I basically have 4 sets of solutions which I have to write the chemical reactions for. I already figured out the chemical formulas for the reactants, and just need help determining the final products. I know how to balance, and just need help determining the products.

Homework Equations

a] KI + CH3COOH + C6H10O5 -->
b] NaClO + H2O -->
c] MgSO4•7H2O + H2O + C6H8O6 -->

The Attempt at a Solution

I determined how much of each element are present:

a] K - 1, I - 1, C - 8, H - 14, O - 7
b] Na - 1, Cl - 1, H - 2, O - 2
c] Mg - 1, SO4 - 1, H - 24, O - 14, C - 6

I do not know how to determine the products after this step. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[nate808]

For problem a], the products will depend on the conditions of the reaction. If it is in an acidic solution, the reaction could proceed as follows:

KI + CH3COOH + C6H10O5 --> CH3COOK + C6H10O6 + HI

If it is in a basic solution, the reaction could proceed as follows:

KI + CH3COOH + C6H10O5 --> CH3COOK + C6H10O6 + H2O + I2

For problem b], the products will be sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and hypochlorous acid (HClO).

NaClO + H2O --> NaOH + HClO

For problem c], the products will be magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) and ascorbic acid (C6H8O6).

MgSO4•7H2O + H2O + C6H8O6 --> Mg(OH)2 + H2SO4 + C6H8O6

I hope this helps! Remember to always consider the conditions of the reaction when determining the products. Good luck with your homework!

 

[Blueshift5]

Hello, it seems like you are working on some interesting chemical reactions involving redox and acid/base reactions. Based on the reactants you have listed, I can provide some suggestions for the final products. However, it is important to note that without knowing the specific conditions and concentrations of the reactants, it is difficult to determine the exact products. I will provide some possible reactions for each set of solutions, but it is important to double check and verify the products based on the specific conditions of your experiment.

a] KI + CH3COOH + C6H10O5 --> Possible products: K2CO3 + CH3COOK + C6H8O4 + H2O. In this reaction, KI is oxidized to K2CO3 while CH3COOH (acetic acid) is reduced to CH3COOK (potassium acetate). C6H10O5 (glucose) may undergo a dehydration reaction to form C6H8O4 (gluconic acid).

b] NaClO + H2O --> Possible products: NaOH + HClO. In this reaction, NaClO (sodium hypochlorite) is a strong oxidizing agent and will react with water to form NaOH (sodium hydroxide) and HClO (hypochlorous acid).

c] MgSO4•7H2O + H2O + C6H8O6 --> Possible products: Mg(OH)2 + H2SO4 + C6H6O6. In this reaction, MgSO4•7H2O (magnesium sulfate heptahydrate) will react with water to form Mg(OH)2 (magnesium hydroxide) and H2SO4 (sulfuric acid). C6H8O6 (ascorbic acid) may undergo a dehydration reaction to form C6H6O6 (maleic acid).

I hope this helps in your understanding of these chemical reactions. Remember to always double check and verify the products based on the specific conditions of your experiment. Good luck with your homework!