Is the Synthesis of Sodium Dithionite Accurate?

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The discussion centers on the validity of two chemical reactions involving sodium bisulfite (NaHSO3) and zinc. The first reaction, which is cited from Wikipedia, suggests that 2 NaHSO3 and Zn yield Na2S2O4 and Zn(OH)2. The second reaction, found online, proposes that the same reactants, along with sulfurous acid (H2SO3), produce ZnSO3, Na2S2O4, and water. Participants express confusion over the lack of reaction conditions specified in the Wikipedia entry and seek clarification on which reaction is correct. One contributor highlights that the source of the Wikipedia reaction dates back to a 1929 paper, suggesting that further investigation into the original document might provide necessary details. Overall, the thread emphasizes the need for more information on the reaction conditions to determine the accuracy of the reactions presented.
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is the following reaction right?

2 NaHSO3 + Zn → Na2S2O4 + Zn(OH)2

because i tried this reaction but i m not getting any Na2S2O4. I got this reaction in wikipedia. And i found another reaction in the net which is following:

2 NaHSO3 + H2SO3 + Zn ─→ ZnSO3 + Na2S2O4 + 2 H2O

Which one is right? Plz anyone can help me?
 
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Have you checked what the document (from which the wikipedia reactions is taken) says about reaction conditions?
 
Borek said:
Have you checked what the document (from which the wikipedia reactions is taken) says about reaction conditions?
No condition is stated there. please can u help me with more information. Thanks.
 
asamaid1 said:
No condition is stated there. please can u help me with more information. Thanks.

Sorry, I can't help you - but I am rather surprised by your statement. The document I fetched, while incomplete, says a lot about how this reaction is performed.
 
Really, where did u get that. I did find some information about the second reaction, but that is confusing. I did not find any information about the first. If u got any information please help me with that. I need that for my project. Thanks.
 
Have you checked the references? The equation is listed as coming for a paper published in 1929, and there is a link to this paper.
 
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