Balance the Following Redox Reaction If It Occurs in Basic

question 25

Multiple Choice

Balance the following redox reaction if it occurs in basic solution.What are the coefficients in front of SO₃^2- and MnO₄⁻ in the balanced reaction?
SO₃^2-(aq) + MnO₄⁻(aq) → SO₄^2-(aq) + MnO₂(s)

• A) SO₃^2- = 2, MnO₄⁻ = 3
• B) SO₃^2- = 1, MnO₄⁻ = 1
• C) SO₃^2- = 4, MnO₄⁻ = 2
• D) SO₃^2- = 2, MnO₄⁻ = 5
• E) SO₃^2- = 3, MnO₄⁻ = 2

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