Sulfur trioxide can be prepared from sulfur and oxygen. The overall reaction is given below:
S8(s) + 12O2(g) → 8SO3(g)
The above equation can be reached by two ways
(i) 1/8 S8 + 3/2 O2 (g) → SO2(g) + 1/2O2(g) △H = 296.8 kJ
(ii) SO2(g) + 3/2 O2(g) ® SO3 △H = –396 kJ
What is the conclusion drawn from the above reaction of sulfur and oxygen?
a) The formation of sulfur trioxide depends upon the path followed in its production.
b) The formation of sulfur trioxide does not depend upon the path followed in its production.
c) The formation of sulfur trioxide depends upon the temperature of the reactant.
d) The formation of sulfur trioxide depends upon the concentration of sulfur.
e) The formation of sulfur trioxide depends upon the nature of the reactant.