2 KOH + H2S → 2 H2O + K2S
This is an acid-base reaction (neutralization): KOH is a base, H2S is an acid.
Reactants:
- KOH – Potassium hydroxide
- 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.]
- Other names: D
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