What Is the Coefficient of H₂O When the Following Equation

question 108

Multiple Choice

What is the coefficient of H₂O when the following equation is properly balanced with the smallest set of whole numbers? ________ PCl₃(l) + ________ H₂O(l) → ________ H₃PO₃(aq) + ________ HCl(aq)

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 5
• E) None of these answers is correct.

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