Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 373
Question: In the chemical reaction $ Cl_2+H_2S\to 2HCl+S $ , the oxidation number of sulphur changes from [MP PMT 1999]
Options:
A) 0 to 2
B) 2 to 0
C) - 2 to 0
D) - 2 to - 1
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Oxidation state of sulphur in $ H_2S $ is ‘2, while it is zero in ‘S’ i.e. in this reaction oxidation of sulphur and reduction of chlorine is takes place.