Chemistry 112

Complete and balance:

Cr2O72–(aq) + SO2(g) → Cr(OH)3(s) + SO42–(aq)

This reaction must be done in base. This is indicated by the presence of the chromium(III) hydroxide product (a weak base).

Oxidation half–reaction (S goes from +4 to +6):

SO2(g) + 2 H2O(l) → SO42–(aq) + 4 H+(aq) + 2 e

S is mass balanced

O balance

H balance

charge balance

 

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