What Is the Smallest Whole Number Coefficient for Sodium Hydroxide

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the smallest whole number coefficient for sodium hydroxide when the following equation is balanced? Na₂SO₄ + Al(OH) ₃ → Al₂(SO₄) ₃ + NaOH

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) 6

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