Balance the Following Reaction Under Basic Conditions

question 109

Multiple Choice

Balance the following reaction under basic conditions.What are the coefficients in front of H₂O and Cl^- in the balanced reaction?
Cl₂(aq) + Br₂(l) → BrO₃^-(aq) + Cl^-(aq)

• A) H₂O = 2, Cl^- = 2
• B) H₂O = 2, Cl^- = 5
• C) H₂O = 6, Cl^- = 10
• D) H₂O = 4, Cl^- = 6
• E) H₂O = 7, Cl^- = 3

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