What are the products of this reaction? S_(s) + 2H_2SO_(4(aq)) ->Ss+2H2SO4(aq)

1 Answer
Aug 16, 2017

We could invoke a comproportionation reaction........

Explanation:

S_8(s) + 16H_2SO_4(l) → 24SO_2(g) + 16H_2O(l)

And thus we start with stackrel(0)S and stackrel(+VI)S, and we finish with stackrel(+IV)S. Elemental sulfur is oxidized, and the sulfuric acid is REDUCED. Is it balanced?