Identify the Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction (If Any)

question 111

Multiple Choice

Identify the net ionic equation for the reaction (if any) that occurs when aqueous solutions of MgSO₃ and HI are mixed.

• A) 2H⁺(aq) + SO₃^2-(aq) → H₂SO₃(s)
• B) Mg²⁺(aq) + 2I^-(aq) → MgI₂(s)
• C) 2H⁺(aq) + SO₃^2-(aq) + Mg²⁺(aq) + 2I^-(aq) → H₂SO₃(s) + MgI₂(aq)
• D) 2H⁺(aq) + SO₃^2-(aq) → H₂O(l) + SO₂(g)
• E) No reaction occurs.

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