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There are different possible answers here; in fact several of them. The two most obvious ones are:

S + O2 --> SO2 : SO2 + H2O --> H2SO3

and:

2 S + 3 O2 --> 2 SO3 : 2 SO3 + 2 H2O --> 2 H2SO4

That just shows the balance; it does not point out whether the reaction requires several steps or special catalysts etc. For example, the second reaction might need a catalyst like platinum or vanadium pentoxide, or it could take a different course like:

2S +2O2 --> 2SO2 : 2SO2 + 2H2O --> 2H2SO3 : 2 H2SO3 + O2 --> 2 H2SO4

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The balanced equation for sulfur dioxide reacting with water is: SO2 + H2O → H2SO3.

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Equation

SO2 + H2O ----> H2SO3 (Sulfurous acid is produced)

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The reaction is :
2 SO2 + 2 H2O + O2 = 2 H2SO4

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Q: What is the balanced equation of sulfur dioxide plus water?
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