Sulfurous Acid

  • S(s) + O2(g) = SO2(g)

  • SO2(g) + H2O(l) = H2SO3(aq)

  • H2SO3(aq) = H+ + HSO3-(aq)

  • H2SO3(aq) + NaOH(aq) = H2O(l) + NaHSO3(aq)

  • H2SO3(aq) + 2 NaOH(aq) = 2 H2O(l) + Na2SO3(aq)