Does the Reaction of Cl2 and KH Produce KCl and HCl?

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The discussion centers on the reaction between chlorine gas (Cl2) and potassium hydride (KH), questioning whether it produces potassium chloride (KCl) and hydrogen chloride (HCl). Participants note that KH is pyrophoric and can react violently with chlorine gas, suggesting a strong oxidation reaction. The conversation clarifies that HCl refers to the gas, not hydrochloric acid, emphasizing that there is no oxygen involved in the reaction. It is established that chlorine acts as an oxidizer, capable of accepting electrons to form chloride ions (Cl-). The consensus indicates that a reaction is likely to occur, yielding HCl and KCl.
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Does anyone happen to know if Cl2+KH > KCl + HCl?

And if it does, what is the reasoning? Is it because Cl2 prefers an ionic bond rather than a covalent bond?
 
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ProjectFringe said:
Does anyone happen to know if Cl2+KH > KCl + HCl?

And if it does, what is the reasoning? Is it because Cl2 prefers an ionic bond rather than a covalent bond?
KH is pyrophoric in air. You should also get a violent oxidation reaction with chlorine gas.
 
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willem2 said:
KH is pyrophoric in air. You should also get a violent oxidation reaction with chlorine gas.
I mean HCl the gas, not Hydrochloric Acid, so there is no oxygen present in this reaction (if I understand your response correctly).
 
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I mean HCl the gas, not Hydrochloric Acid, so there is no oxygen present in this reaction (if I understand your response correctly).
An oxidizer is a substance that can accept electrons from other substances. This includes Chlorine molecules Cl2 ,that can take 2 electrons to make Cl-.
 
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willem2 said:
An oxidizer is a substance that can accept electrons from other substances. This includes Chlorine molecules Cl2 ,that can take 2 electrons to make Cl-.
Got it! :biggrin:

So, if I understand correctly you are saying that there will most likely be a reaction between Cl2 and HK, which will produce HCl and KCl?
 

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