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The products P and Q of the following reaction, respectively, are a S8( s)+bNaOHaqPaq+qQaq+rH2O
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)TS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2021 (04 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A Na2 S; Na2 S2O3
  • B Na; Na2S2O3
  • C Na; Na2 S
  • D SO2; Na2SO4
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Na2 S; Na2 S2O3

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 

S8 + 12 NaOH  4 Na2S + 2 Na2S2O3 + 6 H2O

Hence, the obtained products are Na2S & Na2S2O3

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