How Many Electrons Are Transferred in the Balanced Redox Equation

question 34

Multiple Choice

How many electrons are transferred in the balanced redox equation that results from combining these two half-reactions on a molar scale?
Al Al³⁺ + 3e^- and Cu²⁺ + 2 e^- Cu

• A)6
• B)5
• C)3
• D)2

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