The P Block Elements - Result Question 52
####53. By passing $H_2 S$ gas in acidified $KMnO_4$ solution, we get
(a) $S$
(b) $K_2 S$
(c) $MnO_2$
(d) $K_2 SO_3$
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Solution:
- (a) $2 KMnO_4+5 H_2 S+3 H_2 SO_4 \longrightarrow$
$ K_2 SO_4+2 MnSO_4+5 S+8 H_2 O . $
Thus, in this reaction sulphur ( $S$ ) is produced.