Give the complete ionic equation for the reaction (if any)that occurs when aqueous solutions of MgSO₃ and HI are mixed. A)2 H⁺(aq)+ SO₃^2-(aq)→ H₂SO₃(s) B)Mg²⁺(aq)+ 2 I^-(aq)→ MgI₂(s) C)2 H⁺(aq)+ SO₃^2-(aq)+ Mg²⁺(aq)+ 2 I^-(aq)→ H₂SO₃(s)+ MgI₂(aq) D)2 H⁺(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 a decomposition reaction of sulfurous acid (H₂SO₃).

Give the Complete Ionic Equation for the Reaction (If Any)that