WBBSEClass XPhysical ScienceOrganic Chemistry02 Mark2025 Easy

QQuestion

Give one example of reducing property of H₂S.

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Answer

Hydrogen sulphide (H₂S) reduces acidified potassium dichromate solution from orange to green.

Chemical Equation:

K₂Cr₂O₇ + 4H₂SO₄ + 3H₂S → Cr₂(SO₄)₃ + K₂SO₄ + 7H₂O + 3S

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