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Give an example of a reaction where hydrogen sulphide behaves as reducing agent.

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Give an example of a reaction where hydrogen sulphide behaves as reducing agent.

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When hydrogen sulphide gas (H2S) is passed through a chlorine solution, it reduces chlorine to hydrochloric acid (HCl) and itself gets oxidised to sulphur.

\[\ce{H2S + Cl2 -> 2HCl + S ↓}\]

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Chapter 6: Electrolysis - Intext Question [Page 115]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 6 Electrolysis
Intext Question | Q 10. | Page 115
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