Can H2S act as both oxidizing as well as reducing agent?
Abhishek Dogra , 6 Years ago
Grade 11
1 Answers
Arun
Last Activity: 6 Years ago
Dear Abhishek
In H2S the oxidation state of sulphur is -2 so it can lose electrons to attain +4 and +6 oxidation state but it can not gain the electrons. Therefore, H2S act as reducing agent only.
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Arun (askIITians Forum expert)
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