SO2 + O2 → SO4
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
SIV - 4 e- → SVIII (oxidation)
2 O0 + 4 e- → 2 O-II (reduction)
SO2 is a reducing agent, O2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- 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.]
- O2
Products:
- SO4
Warning: Unknown compound 'SO4'