13 Facts on HCl + Li2SO3: What, How To Balance & FAQs

HCl is a highly reactive which is used in many neutralization reactions whereas Li₂SO₃ (dilithium sulphite) has three elements. Let us examine this reaction in greater depth.

HCl is a very strong acid that breaks down into ions when dissolved in water. HCl, also known as muriatic acid, has a molar mass of 36.458 g/mol. HCl is colorless and has a pungent smell. Li₂SO₃ is a deliquescent powder of yellow-white color and is an inorganic compound with a molecular weight of 94 u.

HCl is formed by the reaction of hydrogen gas and chlorine gas and is used as a laboratory reagent. We are going to find out more about this reaction.

What is the product of HCl and Li₂SO₃?

HCl and Li₂SO₃ combine to form two products: lithium chloride and sulfurous acid.

• Li₂SO₃+ HCl→ LiCl +H₂SO₃

What type of reaction is HCL + Li₂SO₃

The reaction of HCl and Li₂SO₃ is a double displacement reaction as Li and H interchange changes their anionic parts to form H₂SO₃ and LiCl.

How to balance HCl+ Li₂SO₃

The steps involved in the reaction of HCl + Li₂S to form H₂SO₃ and LiCl are illustrated below:

• The unbalanced equation is-

• Li₂SO₃ + HCl→ H₂SO₃ + LiCl

• Examine the number of atoms on both sides of the chemical equation

• To balance Li atoms, we must multiply Li by 2 on the right side and We must multiply H by 2 on the left side to balance H atoms.

• The balanced chemical equation is,

• Li₂SO₃ + 2HCl→ H₂SO₃ + 2LiCl

HCl+ Li₂SO₃ titration

There are insignificant results in the titration of Li₂SO₃ and HCl, as Li₂SO₃ is a strong electrolyte.

HCl+Li₂SO₃ net ionic equation

• First, the complete equation is written along with their physical states.

• Li₂SO₃(aq) + 2HCl(aq) = 2LiCl(aq) + H₂SO₃(aq)

• Next, break all the compounds which are soluble in water into their respective ions.

• 2Li⁺(aq) +SO₃^2-(aq) + 2H⁺(aq) + 2Cl^–(aq) = 2Li⁺(aq) + 2Cl^–(aq) + 2H⁺(aq) + SO₃^2-(aq)

• Now remove all the ions on both the product and reactant side, also known as spectator ions. In the above reaction, all the ions are spectator ions, so there is no reaction.

HCl + Li₂SO₃ conjugate pairs

In the above reaction no conjugate pairs can be made because when a proton is added to a base, a conjugated acid is formed, and when a proton is removed from an acid, a conjugated acid is formed. Here-

• HCl is a strong acid with conjugated base Cl^–.
• Li₂SO₃ has a conjugate base of Li⁺.

HCl and  Li₂SO₃ intermolecular forces

• Between the HCl molecule, there are two types of intermolecular forces present, namely: dipole-dipole interaction and London dispersion force.
• Between the Li₂SO₃ molecule, an ionic bond is present. The ions are Li²⁺and SO^3-, respectively.

HCl + Li₂SO₃ reaction enthalpy

HCL + Li₂SO₃ reaction enthalpy has not been studied yet.

Is HCl + Li₂SO₃ a buffer solution

HCl+Li₂SO₃ will not be a buffer solution as HCl is a strong acid, and a solution is said to be buffer when it involves a weak acid and salt from weak base or salt of the respective weak base.

Is HCl + Li₂SO₃ a complete reaction

HCl + Li₂SO₃ is a complete reaction because this reaction has reached it’s point of equilibrium as in concentration of both reactants and products are stable.

Is HCl + Li₂SO₃ an exothermic or endothermic reaction

The reaction between HCl + Li₂SO₃ is exothermic as it releases a large amount of heat because the formation of ionic compounds is always an exothermic reaction.

Is HCl + Li₂SO₃ a redox reaction

HCl + Li₂SO₃ is not a redox reaction, and the reason is that there is no change in the oxidation numbers on both sides (reactant and product).

Is HCl +Li₂SO₃ a precipitation reaction

HCl + Li₂SO₃ is not a precipitation reaction as the products formed, LiCl and H₂SO₃, are both aqueous and hence, soluble in water.

Is HCl +Li₂SO₃ reversible or irreversible reaction

HCl +Li₂SO₃ is irreversible as this reaction moves only in one direction.

Is HCl+ Li₂SO₃ displacement reaction

HCl + Li₂SO₃ is not a displacement reaction because both Li and H interchange their anionic parts, making it a double displacement reaction.

Conclusion

HCl + Li₂SO₃ is a strong acid reaction with the salt of a weak base, and the product formed is a weak acid. The product formed, H₂SO₃, is colorless reducing agent but is unstable in aqueous solution, whereas LiCl is a white solid , and form crystalline hydrates and is widely used in the process of electrolysis.