Identify the balanced equation to show the reaction of sulfurous acid with lithium hydroxide to form water and lithium sulfite. A) H₂SO₄(aq) + LiOH(aq) → H₂O(l) + Li₂SO₄(aq) B) H₂SO₃(aq) + 2LiOH(aq) → 2H₂O(l) + Li₂SO₃(aq) C) HSO₃(aq) + LiOH(aq) → H₂O(l) + LiSO₃(aq) D) HSO₄(aq) + LiOH(aq) → H₂O(l) + LiSO₄(aq) E) H₂S(aq) + 2LiOH(aq) → 2H₂O(l) + Li₂S(aq)

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The balanced equation for the reaction of sulfurous acid with lithium hydroxide is: 
HSO3- + 2LiOH → Li2SO3 + 2H2O
which can be simplified as:
HSO3- + LiOH → Li2SO3 + H2O
By comparing this equation with the answer choices, option B is the correct one as it shows the correct reactants and products in the correct stoichiometric ratio.

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