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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

The products P and Q of the following reaction, respectively, are a S8( s)+bNaOHaqPaq+qQaq+rH2O

  1. A Na2 S; Na2 S2O3
  2. B Na; Na2S2O3
  3. C Na; Na2 S
  4. D SO2; Na2SO4
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Correct Answer

(A) Na2 S; Na2 S2O3

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We know that S8 has crown-shaped ring structure while NaOH is a strong alkali and when sulphur reacts with hot aqueous alkali hydroxide it forms sodium sulfide and thiosulphate species. So, the balanced chemical equation is represented as…