How would HX2SOX4 react to heat ? I assume that it would form toxic sulfur (di/tri)oxide, but I can't find any information on this.
I'm concerned about fire hazards specifically, so assume very intense heating and very low concentration.
Answer
Sulfuric acid, HX2SOX4, having an enthalpy of formation of −814 kJ/mol, is quite stable and won't decompose easily.
The decomposition of HX2SOX4 to HX2O and SOX3 is predominant between 400 and 700 K. The formation of a small amount of gaseous sulfuric acid can be observed. Above 673 K, the equilibrium constant of the reaction R1 becomes higher than 1 and increases rapidly.
HX2SOX4−⇀↽−HX2O+SOX3
The second process is the reduction of sulfur trioxide to SOX2. This endothermic reaction needs a high temperature to take place, the equilibrium constant of the reaction R2 being higher that 1 above 1050 K.
SOX3−⇀↽−SOX2+12OX2
So, you only have to worry when the temperature reaches 400 K, or 127∘C (false precision).
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