What Is the Half-Reaction for the Oxidation of Sulfide Ions

question 41

Multiple Choice

What is the half-reaction for the oxidation of sulfide ions in aqueous solution?

• A)S^2-(aq) S(s)+ 2 e^-
• B)S-(aq)+ e^- S^2-(aq)
• C)S(s)+ 2 e^- S^2-(aq)
• D)SO₃^2-(aq)+ 6 H⁺(aq) S(s)+ 3 H₂O( )+ 4 e^-
• E)SO₄^2-(aq)+ 8 H⁺(aq) S(s)+ 4 H₂O( )+ 6 e^-

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