What do you observe when sodium sulfite reacts with dil hcl?
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sodium sulphite = NaSO3
Na2SO3 + 2HCl —→ 2NaCl + H2SO3
sodium chloride and sulphurous acid are formed. however sulphurous acid decomposes:
H2SO3 —→ H2O + SO2
therefore the final products are NaCl, H2O, and SO2
Na2SO3 + 2HCl —→ 2NaCl + H2SO3
sodium chloride and sulphurous acid are formed. however sulphurous acid decomposes:
H2SO3 —→ H2O + SO2
therefore the final products are NaCl, H2O, and SO2
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balance the equation if necessary
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