2 NaCO3 + SO2 + H2SO4 → 2 CO2 + 2 NaHSO4
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 CV + 2 e- → 2 CIV (reduction)
SIV - 2 e- → SVI (oxidation)
NaCO3 is an oxidizing agent, SO2 is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- NaCO3
- 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.]
- H2SO4 – Sulfuric acid
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