16 K2Cr2O7 + 3 S8 → 24 SO2 + 16 Cr2O3 + 16 K2O
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
24 S0 - 96 e- → 24 SIV (oxidation)
32 CrVI + 96 e- → 32 CrIII (reduction)
S8 is a reducing agent, K2Cr2O7 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- 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.]
- Cr2O3
- K2O – Potassium oxide , Potassium oxidopotassium