5 C (s) + 2 SO2 (aq) → CS2 (l) + 4 CO (g)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
4 C0 - 8 e- → 4 CII (oxidation)
C0 - 4 e- → CIV (oxidation)
2 SIV + 12 e- → 2 S-II (reduction)
C is a reducing agent, C is a reducing agent, SO2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- C
- SO2 – Sulfur dioxide
- Other names: Sulfurous anhydride , Sulphur dioxide , Sulfurous acid anhydride
- Appearance: Colorless gas ; Colourless gas or compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless gas with a characteristic, irritating, pungent odor. [Note: A liquid below 14°F. Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
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