Structure of Sulfurous Acid (H2SO3)
Sulfurous acid has the chemical formula H2SO3 and a molar mass of 82.07 g/mol. The chemical structure is illustrated in the diagram below. It comprises one sulfur atom with two single bonds to hydroxyl groups and one double bond to oxygen. The image of the Sulfurous acid is shown in the image added below.
Sulfurous Acid
Sulfurous Acid or Sulphurous Acid is a chemical acid consisting of the elements Hydrogen, Sulfur, and Oxygen. It is a common fruit and vegetable preservative. Hydrogen is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and flammable gas. Its atomic number is 1 and is represented with the symbol H. Sulfur is an abundant non-metal present in Group 16 of the periodic table. Its atomic number is 16 and is represented by the symbol S. Oxygen is present in Group 16 of the periodic table. Its atomic number is 8 and is represented by the symbol O.
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Table of Content
- What is Sulfurous Acid (H2SO3)?
- Sulfurous Acid Formula
- Preparation of Sulfurous Acid
- Structure of Sulfurous Acid
- Properties of Sulfurous Acid
- Uses of Sulfurous Acid