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by Zacch
Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:56 am
Forum: Chemistry forum
Topic: H2S as strong reductant?
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H2S as strong reductant?

Looking at some standard redox potentials, I am having trouble seeing why H2S is frequently described as a strong reductant, and would appreciate some help. My reading of the tables is thus: 1. S + 2H+ + 2e -> H2S is slightly thermodynamically favourable. 2. S-- -> S + 2e is also thermodynamically f...