Balance the Following Equation Using the Smallest Set of Whole $\rarr$

question 58

Multiple Choice

Balance the following equation using the smallest set of whole numbers, then add together the coefficients.Do not forget to count coefficients of one.The sum of the coefficients is ___ Al + ___ H₂SO₄ $\rarr$ ___ Al₂(SO₄) ₃ + ___ H₂

• A)3.
• B)5.
• C)6.
• D)9.
• E)12.

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