Write a molecular equation for the gas-evolution reaction that occurs when you mix aqueous hydroiodic acid and aqueous sodium su

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Write a molecular equation for the gas-evolution reaction that occurs when you mix aqueous hydroiodic acid and aqueous sodium su

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Leona [35] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-22T00:47:03+03:00

Leona [35]2 years ago

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First, we construct the reaction equation:

Na₂SO₃ + 2HCl → 2NaCl + SO₂ + H₂O

H₂SO₃ is formed as an intermediate but decomposes to water and SO₂ gas.