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When SO2 gas is passed through saturated solution of H2S, the following reaction occurs: SO2 + 2⁢H⁡2⁢S -> 2⁢H⁡2⁢O + 3S In this reaction, which substance is oxidised and which one is reduced?

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When SO2 gas is passed through saturated solution of H2S, the following reaction occurs:

\[\ce{SO2 + 2H2S -> 2H2O + 3S}\]

In this reaction, which substance is oxidised and which one is reduced?

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Solution

In the above reaction, SO2 is reduced. On the other hand, H2S, which gains oxygen, gets oxidised.

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Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations - Exercise 2 [Page 61]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10
Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions and Equations
Exercise 2 | Q 23. | Page 61
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