Identify the net ionic equation for the reaction (if any) that occurs when aqueous solutions of MgSO₃ and HI are mixed. A) 2H⁺(aq) + SO₃^2-(aq) → H₂SO₃(s) B) Mg²⁺(aq) + 2I^-(aq) → MgI₂(s) C) 2H⁺(aq) + SO₃^2-(aq) + Mg²⁺(aq) + 2I^-(aq) → H₂SO₃(s) + MgI₂(aq) D) 2H⁺(aq) + SO₃^2-(aq) → H₂O(l) + SO₂(g) E) No reaction occurs.

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When MgSO₃ and HI are mixed, the H⁺ ions from HI react with SO₃²⁻ ions to form H₂O and SO₂ gas, which is the net ionic equation.

Identify the Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction (If Any)