Which of following is correct for the given reaction ?SO2 + 2H2S → 2H2O + 3SSO2 is a reducing agent.SO2 is an oxidising agent.H2S is an oxidising agent.All of these
Question
Which of following is correct for the given reaction ?SO2 + 2H2S → 2H2O + 3SSO2 is a reducing agent.SO2 is an oxidising agent.H2S is an oxidising agent.All of these
Solution
In the given reaction, SO2 is getting reduced to S (Sulfur) and H2S is getting oxidized to H2O (Water).
So, SO2 is acting as an oxidizing agent because it gains electrons during the chemical reaction and H2S is acting as a reducing agent because it loses electrons during the reaction.
Therefore, the correct answer is "SO2 is an oxidising agent."
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