Once the Following Equation Is Balanced with the Smallest Set

question 11

Multiple Choice

Once the following equation is balanced with the smallest set of whole number coefficients, what is the sum of the coefficients? (Don't forget to include coefficients of one.) ________ CH₄ + ________ Cl₂ → _{________} CCl₄ + ________ HCl

• A) 4
• B) 6
• C) 8
• D) 10
• E) 12

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