What is the product formed when sulphur dioxide is dissolved in water?

H_{2} S O_{3}

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H_{2} S O_{4}

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H_{2} S_{2} O_{7}

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Solution

The correct option is B $H_{2} S O_{3}$
When sulphur dioxide is dissolved in water it forms sulphurous acid.

$S O_{2} + H_{2} O ⟶ H_{2} S O_{3}$
Hence, the correct option is $B$ .

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