Volcanoes emit much hydrogen sulfide gas, H2S which reacts with the oxygen in the air to form water and sulfur dioxide, SO2. Every 68 tons of H2S reacts with 96 tons of oxygen and forms 36 tons of water. How many tons of SO2 are formed?

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Volcanoes emit much hydrogen sulfide gas, H2S which reacts with the oxygen in the air to form water and sulfur dioxide, SO2. Every 68 tons of H2S reacts with 96 tons of oxygen and forms 36 tons of water. How many tons of SO2 are formed?

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