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Standard X
Chemistry
Neutralisation Reaction
How is the pr...
Question
How is the presence of
S
O
2
detected ?
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Detection of
S
O
2
Presence of sulphur dioxide is measured by the following reaction. It decolourises acidified potassium permanganate(VII) solution.
5
S
O
2
+
2
M
n
O
−
4
+
2
H
2
O
→
5
S
O
2
−
4
+
4
H
+
+
2
M
n
2
+
Hence, this can be used to detect the presence of
S
O
2
.
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