Balance the Following Redox Reaction If It Occurs in H₂SO₄

question 108

Multiple Choice

Balance the following redox reaction if it occurs in H₂SO₄.What are the coefficients in front of H₂O and Cr₂(SO₄) ₃ in the balanced reaction?
C₃H₈O₂(aq) + K₂Cr₂O₇(aq) → C₃H₄O₄(aq) + Cr₂(SO₄) ₃(aq)

• A) H₂O = 1, Cr₂(SO₄)₃ = 5
• B) H₂O = 5, Cr₂(SO₄)₃ = 2
• C) H₂O = 11, Cr₂(SO₄)₃ = 4
• D) H₂O = 22, Cr₂(SO₄)₃ = 4
• E) H₂O = 8, Cr₂(SO₄)₃ = 2

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