Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

aluminum sulfite

  1. AlSO3

  2. Al3(SO3)2

  3. Al2(SO3)3

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Aluminum is Al3+. Sulfite (SO3) has a -2 charge. To balance +3 and -2, you need the LCM: 2 aluminum atoms (+6 total) and 3 sulfite ions (-6 total), giving Al2(SO3)3. AlSO3 doesn't balance.

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