Draw Two Reasonable Lewis Structures for Sulfurous Acid, H₂SO₃

question 83

Essay

Draw two reasonable Lewis structures for sulfurous acid, H₂SO₃. Identify the most stable form by using the concept of formal charges. Explain the reason for your choice.

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