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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 79

Q79

Chemical formula of potassium metabisulphite is

A.
KMS
B.
K2S2O5
Answer
C.
K2SO2
D.
KSO2

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Potassium metabisulphite is also known as potassium pyrosulphite, it is a white crystalline powder with the chemical formula K2S2O5.
It can be prepared by treating a solution of potassium hydroxide with sulphur dioxide.
It is mainly used as an antioxidant or chemical sterilant, a food additive