Sulfurous Acid

Products In pharmaceuticals, the salts of sulfurous acid, sulfites, are important. They are contained in medicines as preservatives and antioxidants. Sulfurous acid should not be confused with sulfuric acid. Structure and properties The sulfurous acid (H2SO3, Mr = 82.1 g/mol) is formed in the reaction of sulfur dioxide (SO2) with water. However, it is extremely … Sulfurous Acid