Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is a chemical of major industrial significance.
a. SO2 gas can be produced in a reaction between concentrated sulfuric acid and nickel metal. A solution
containing Ni2+ ions is also formed.
Write balanced equations for the
i. oxidation reaction
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ii. reduction reaction
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iii. overall reaction, showing the states of all reactants and products.
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according to the equation
ZnSO3(s) + 2H+(aq) → Zn2+(aq) + SO2(g) + H2O(l)
Is this reaction also a redox reaction? Explain your answer.
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Which one of the following is least likely to be a product of a redox reaction between sulfuric acid and zinc metal?
A. H2
B. H2S
C. SO2
D. SO3
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