Chemistryhard · Past Paper
In the reaction $2H_2S + SO_2 \rightarrow 3S + 2H_2O$, identify the oxidizing agent.
AH2S
BSO2
CS
DH2O
✓ Correct Answer: B — SO2
SO2 provides oxygen or accepts electrons from H2S, causing H2S to be oxidized. Thus, SO2 is the oxidizing agent.
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