Question

When heated above 100°C, nitrosyl chloride (`NOCl`) partly decomposes to form nitrogen monoxide and chlorine. What is the equation for this reaction?

Answer 1

`NOCl(g) + Delta rarr NO(g) + 1/2Cl_2`

Explanation:

Is mass balanced? Is charge balanced? Formally, is this an example of a `"redox reaction"`? What is reduced; what is oxidized?