When the Following Equation Is Balanced,what Is the Lowest Whole-Number

question 71

Multiple Choice

When the following equation is balanced,what is the lowest whole-number coefficient for SO₂?
____ HBrO₃(aq) + ____ SO₂(g) + ____ H₂O(l) → ____ Br₂(aq) + ____ H₂SO₄(aq)

• A)7
• B)10
• C)8
• D)4
• E)5

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