CBSE Class 11-science Answered
help me in balancing this equation by oxidation no.
FeS2 + O2 ------> SO2 + Fe2O3
Asked by madhaviaecs | 07 Dec, 2015, 06:07: PM
Expert Answer
Hi,
Correct equation for the reaction is:
FeS + O2 → Fe2O3 + SO2
In this reaction:
Sulphur (S) gets oxidised from “-2” charge to “+4” charge.
Iron (Fe) gets oxidised from “+2” charge to “+3” charge.
Oxygen gets reduced from “0” charge to “- 2” charge.
This reaction can be balanced in simpler manner (balancing each atom on either sides of the equation).
4FeS + 7O2 → 2Fe2O3 + 4SO2
Answered by | 07 Dec, 2015, 06:35: PM
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