Chapter 26.8, Problem 2QQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To determine the compound obtained upon conversion of ${\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}^{\text{2}-}$ via sulfate assimilation process.

Concept introduction: Sulfate assimilation is the process used for the production of hydrogen sulfide. The starting material for sulfate assimilation is sulfate ion. It is an oxidation-reduction process as the sulfur in sulfate ion is in oxidized form and in hydrogen sulfide it is present in the reduced form.