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In which of the following reactions, there is change in valency?
4KClO3 → 3KClO4 + KCl
SO2 + 2H2S → 2H2O + 3S
BaO2 + H2SO4 → BaSO4 + H2O2
3BaO + O2 → 2BaO2
- 4KClO3 → 3KClO4 + KCl
- SO2 + 2H2S → 2H2O + 3S
- BaO2 + H2SO4 → BaSO4 + H2O2
- 3BaO + O2 → 2BaO2
Correct answer: SO2 + 2H2S → 2H2O + 3S
Solution
In the reaction SO2 + 2H2S → 2H2O + 3S, sulfur undergoes a change in oxidation state: sulfur in SO2 (oxidation state +4) is reduced to elemental sulfur (oxidation state 0), and sulfur in H2S (oxidation state -2) is oxidized to elemental sulfur (oxidation state 0).
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