sulfurous acid (H2SO3)

Introduction

Formed from hydration of sulfur dioxide SO2.

SO2  + H2O  <-->  H2SO3

It is used as a disinfectant & bleaching agent in a concentration of about 6%

More general terms

• acid

Additional terms

• sulfite (SO3=)

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=1100