For the reaction of H2SO4 + HBr what products would i get? thx =)?
Answer:
The Br- ion is a strong enough reducing agent to reduce H2SO4 to SO2. In turn the Br- ions are oxidised to Br2.
So the products are SO2, H2O and Br2.
This is a standard reaction in the UK chemistry syllabus for 17-year-olds (except it's with NaBr - no difference).
Br2 and H2O
These are considered strong acids. So, in water, both give up hydrogen ion.
H2SO4 -> H+ + HSO4-
HBr -> H+ + Br-
Although acids and bases are relative, both are at the high end of acidity. So, there is really no reaction in this case.
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