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

question 53

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 ___ CH₄ + ___ Cl₂ $\rarr$ ___ CCl₄ + ___ HCl

• A)4.
• B)6.
• C)8.
• D)10.
• E)12.

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Definitions:

Stereochemical

Pertains to the spatial arrangement of atoms in molecules and the effect of this arrangement on chemical reactions and properties.

Ozonolysis-Reduction

A two-step chemical reaction that first involves the cleavage of alkenes with ozone to form carbonyl compounds, followed by reduction.

Alkene

Hydrocarbons containing at least one carbon-to-carbon double bond, characterized by the formula CnH2n.

Products

The substances that result from a chemical reaction, situated on the right side of a chemical equation.