Question

When sulphur is made to react with oxygen it forms a substance 'X'. The substance 'X' is then reacted with water which forms 'Y'. Write a word equation for the above mentioned reactions which take place. Identify 'X' and 'Y

Answer 1

Answer:

Sulphur + oxygen --------> sulphur dioxide

sulphur dioxide + water ----------> sulphurous acid

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

S(sulphur)+O2(Oxygen)---> SO2(sulphur dioxide)

SO2(Sulphur dioxide)+H2O(Water) ------>H2SO3(Sulphurous acid)

X= SO2

Y=H2SO3