GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

ELEMENTS COMPOUNDS SUBSTANCES METALS AND NON METALS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the product when sulphur reacts with oxygen?
A
Sulphuric acid
B
Sulphur trioxide
C
Sulphur dioxide
D
Sulphurous acid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sulphur on oxidation forms sulphur dioxide which is acidic in nature since it can form sulphuric acid.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sulfur reacts with oxygen to form sulfur dioxide. When nonmetals react with one another, the product is a molecular compound.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hence, the oxide formed is acidic in nature.

Detailed explanation-4: -Q. Sulphur dioxide and oxygen react according to the equation :-2SO2(g)+O2(g)→2SO3(g).

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