In an experiment, chlorine gas was passed into moist hydrogen sulphide in a boiling tube as shown in the diagram.

In an experiment, chlorine gas was passed into moist hydrogen sulphide in a boiling tube as shown in the diagram.

a) What observation was made in the boiling tube?
b) What precaution should be taken in carrying out this experiment? Give a reason.
c) Distinguish between the bleaching action of chlorine and that of sulphur(IV) Oxide.
d) Write an equation of the reaction that took place in the boiling tube

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a) A yellow solid is formed.

b) The experiment should be done in a fume cupboard since the gases are poisonous.

c) Chlorine bleaches by oxidation permanent while sulphur(IV) Oxide. bleaches by reduction /temporary.

d) H₂S_(g) + CL_2g------------>2 HCl_(g) + S_(s)

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johnmulu answered the question on April 20, 2017 at 13:38

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