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What does the reaction H2S + H2O2 S + 2H2O manifest?


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Redox reaction:

  • The reaction in which oxidation and reduction take place simultaneously is known as the Redox reaction.
  • The given reaction is a type of redox reaction.

H2S(g) + H2O2(l) S(s) + 2H2O (l)(Hydrogen disulfide) (Hydrogen peroxide) (Sulfur) (water)

  • In this reaction, H2S works as a reducing agent while H2O2 serves as an oxidizing agent.
  • This reaction shows the oxidizing nature of Hydrogen peroxide as it oxidizes from -2 to 0 oxidation state.

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