CH4 (g) + 2 H2S (g) → CS2 (l) + 4 H2 (g)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
C-IV - 8 e- → CIV (oxidation)
8 HI + 8 e- → 8 H0 (reduction)
Reactants:
- CH4 – Methane , Carbane (never recommended)
- H2S – Hydrogen sulfide
- Other names: D , Ihydrogen monosulfide|Dihydrogen sulfide|Sewer gas|Sulfane|Sulfurated hydrogen|Sulfureted hydrogen|Sulfuretted hydrogen|Sulfur hydride|Hydrosulfuric acid|Hydrothionic acid|Thiohydroxic acid|Sulfhydric acid}} , Hydrosulfuric acid
- Appearance: Colorless gas ; Colourless compressed liquefied gas with characteristic odour of rotten eggs ; Colorless gas with a strong odor of rotten eggs. [Note: Sense of smell becomes rapidly fatigued & can NOT be relied upon to warn of the continuous presence of H2S. Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
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