When the Given Oxidation-Reduction Reaction in an Acidic Solution Is

question 32

Multiple Choice

When the given oxidation-reduction reaction in an acidic solution is balanced,what is the lowest whole-number coefficient for H⁺,and on which side of the balanced equation should it appear? MnO₄^-(aq) + Br^-(aq) → Mn²⁺(aq) + Br₂(l)

• A) 1; reactant side
• B) 2; product side
• C) 8; reactant side
• D) 16; reactant side
• E) 4; product side

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