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2 years ago

Why is the reaction SO2 + H2O → H2SO2 not balanced?

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aalyn [17]2 years ago

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There are more oxygen atoms in the reactants while there are less oxygen atoms in the product.

Both sides of the equation is supposed to be balanced for a balanced equation. If any one of them isn't balanced, the equation remains unbalanced.

The main reason why the reaction above can not be balanced is:

This chemical reaction SO2 + H2O -> H2SO2 is not correctly written.

It must be: SO2 + H2O -> H2SO3

<em>hope this helps....</em>

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