Balance the Following Half-Reaction Occurring in an Acidic Solution

question 79

Multiple Choice

Balance the following half-reaction occurring in an acidic solution. NO₃^-(aq) → NO(aq)

• A) NO₃^-(aq)+ 4 H+(aq)+ 3 e− → NO(g)+ 2 H₂O(l)
• B) NO₃^-(aq)+ 2 H₂O(l)+ 3 e− → NO(g)+ 4 H+(aq)
• C) NO₃^-(aq)+ 4 H+(aq)→ NO(g)+ 2 H₂O(l)+ 3 e−
• D) NO₃^-(aq)+ 3 e− → NO(g)+ 4 H+(aq)+ 2 H₂O(l)
• E) NO₃^-(aq)+ 4 H+(aq)→ NO(g)+ 2 H₂O(l)

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Definitions:

Trial Balance

A bookkeeping worksheet in which the balances of all ledgers are compiled into debit and credit account column totals that are equal.