When the Following Redox Equation Is Balanced Using the Smallest

question 86

Multiple Choice

When the following redox equation is balanced using the smallest whole-number coefficients, what is the coefficient of NO₂? Sn + HNO₃ → SnO₂ + NO₂ + H₂O (acidic solution)

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) 5

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