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What is the correct formula for potassium sulfite?
A
KHSO₃
B
KHSO₄
C
K₂SO₃
D
K₂SO₄
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hence, the formula for potassium sulfide is K 2 S. Finally, What is the correct formula unit for the ionic compound potassium sulfite. We require two potassium ions, each with a +1 charge to form the electrically neutral compound . The formula for potassium sulfite is K2so3.

Detailed explanation-2: -Potassium is a chemical element with the symbol K available in group I in the periodic table and it has +1 ionic charge K+1 and the sulfate ion SO32-. The chemical formula of potassium sulfite is K2SO3.

Detailed explanation-3: -Potassium sulfite is the inorganic compound with the formula K2SO3.

Detailed explanation-4: -General Chemistry I The compound is neutral and hence it requires two potassium (K+) ions to compensate for the two negative charges of sulfide (S2-) ions. Therefore, the chemical formula for potassium sulfide will be K2S.

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