Hydrogen Sulfide Oxidation by Chlorine

H₂S + Cl₂ → 2HCl + S

Обзор

Chlorine oxidizes hydrogen sulfide to elemental sulfur while being reduced to hydrochloric acid. Sulfur is oxidized from -2 to 0. This reaction is used in removing hydrogen sulfide from natural gas (sweetening) and in treating hydrogen sulfide-containing wastewater.

Участники

Роль	Вещество	Коэффициент	Состояние
Реагент	Hydrogen Sulfide H₂S	1	(g)
Реагент	Chlorine Cl	1	(g)
Продукт	Sulfur S	1	(s)
Продукт	Hydrochloric Acid HCl	2	(g)

Пример из жизни

The rotten egg smell of hydrogen sulfide from sewers can be eliminated by chlorination, which oxidizes H₂S to odorless elemental sulfur.

Промышленное значение

H₂S removal by chlorine oxidation is used in natural gas sweetening, wastewater treatment, and in the petroleum refining industry.

Свойства

Тип: Redox
Обратимая: Нет
Энергия: Экзотермическая
ΔH: -186,0 kJ/mol

Связанные реакции

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Hydrogen Sulfide Oxidation by Chlorine?

The balanced equation is: H₂S + Cl₂ → 2HCl + S.

What type of reaction is Hydrogen Sulfide Oxidation by Chlorine?

Hydrogen Sulfide Oxidation by Chlorine is a redox reaction.

Is Hydrogen Sulfide Oxidation by Chlorine exothermic or endothermic?

Hydrogen Sulfide Oxidation by Chlorine is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -186.0 kJ/mol.