SO2 (aq) + 4 KOH (aq) + Br2 (aq) → 2 KBr (aq) + K2SO4 (aq) + 2 H2O (l)
This is an acid-base reaction (neutralization): SO2 is an acid, KOH is a base.
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 Br0 + 2 e- → 2 Br-I (reduction)
SIV - 2 e- → SVI (oxidation)
Br2 is an oxidizing agent, SO2 is a reducing 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.]
- KOH – Potassium hydroxide
- Br2
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