Chemistry Enviromental Chemistry ( Not In Syllabus ) Practical Chemistry Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

H 2 S and SO 2 can be distinguished by :

A
Litmus paper
B
MnO 4 – /H +
C
(CH 3 COO) 2 Pb
D
None of these

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H 2 S, SO 2 both are acidic so turns blue litmus red but SO 2 is a bleaching agent which turns red litmus colourless.

MnO 4 – /H + oxidising agent, so SO 2 is oxidised to SO 4 2– & H 2 S is oxidized to sulphur

Pb 2+ + S 2– PbS (black ppt.), SO 2 will not give black precipitate so can be distinguished.

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