BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2006

  • question_answer
    In presence of moisture, \[S{{O}_{2}}\] can :

    A)  act as oxidant  

    B)  act as reductant

    C)  gain electron   

    D)  not act as reductant

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    In presence of moisture, \[S{{O}_{2}}\] acts as a reducing agent as gives nascent hydrogen. It reduces hydrogen peroxide into water.                 \[S{{O}_{2}}+2{{H}_{2}}O\xrightarrow{{}}{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}+2H\] \[{{H}_{2}}O+2H\xrightarrow{{}}2{{H}_{2}}O\]


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