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billy2908
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Homework Statement
C3H5(NO3)3 --> N2 + CO2 + H2O + O2
Homework Equations
non O and H oxi states as follows
C: -2/3 to +4
N: +5 to 0
The Attempt at a Solution
Oxi: C3H5(NO3)3 --> CO2 +6e- added 6 electrons to balance net carbon oxi state
Red: C3H5(NO3)3 +15e- --> N2 added 15 electrons to balance net nitrogen oxi state
then no idea after this...
another variant I did for this problem is adjusting for coeffs first
2C3H5(NO3)3 --> 3N2 + 6CO2 + H2O + O2
Oxi: 2C3H5(NO3)3 --> 6CO2 + 28e- to balance out carbon oxi state
Red: 2C3H5(NO3)3 + 15e- --> 3N2
I know the answers already using conventional trial and error
However, when I try the half reaction method using Carbon in the oxidation and Nitrogen in the reduction I keep getting complications.
I do not know if the half reaction method even works for this so please help me if this is possible. Otherwise tell me it's impossible so I can get on with my life