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How is the presence of SO2 detected ?

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Detection of SO2

Presence of sulphur dioxide is measured by the following reaction. It decolourises acidified potassium permanganate(VII) solution.

5SO2+2MnO4+2H2O5SO24+4H++2Mn2+
Hence, this can be used to detect the presence of SO2.

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