SO2 + 2 Mg → S + 2 MgO
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
SIV + 4 e- → S0 (reduction)
2 Mg0 - 4 e- → 2 MgII (oxidation)
SO2 is an oxidizing agent, Mg 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.]
- Mg
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