What are the products of this reaction? #S_(s) + 2H_2SO_(4(aq)) ->#

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anor277
Aug 16, 2017

We could invoke a comproportionation reaction........

Explanation:

#S_8(s) + 16H_2SO_4(l) → 24SO_2(g) + 16H_2O(l)#

And thus we start with #stackrel(0)S# and #stackrel(+VI)S#, and we finish with #stackrel(+IV)S#. Elemental sulfur is oxidized, and the sulfuric acid is REDUCED. Is it balanced?

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