what happens when sulphur dioxide gas is dissolved in excess of NaOH solution?

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SO₂ is an acidic oxide and a neutralisation reaction occurs on reaction with base, NaOH, leading to formation of corresponding salt, Na₂SO₃ and water.

SO₂ + 2NaOH = Na₂SO₃ + H₂O

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