ChemistryOxidation and reductionJAMB
In the reaction H₂S + Cl₂ → 2HCl + S, hydrogen sulphide acts as
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Answer: A. a reducing agent
Sulphur goes from −2 to 0 (oxidised), so H₂S reduces the chlorine.
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