The Equation 4H₂O₂ → 4H₂O + 2O₂ Is Not Appropriately

question 63

Multiple Choice

The equation 4H₂O₂ → 4H₂O + 2O₂ is not appropriately written because

• A) oxygen is not diatomic.
• B) fractional coefficients are not generally used.
• C) the number of atoms of each element on each side is not the same.
• D) the simplest set of coefficients has not been used.

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