The Following Reaction Occurs in Basic Solution

question 107

Multiple Choice

The following reaction occurs in basic solution.What is the sum of the lowest whole-number coefficients in the balanced equation?
____ MnO₄^-(aq) + ____ NH₃(aq) → ____ NO₃^-(aq) + ____ MnO₂(s)

• A)9
• B)18
• C)12
• D)29
• E)23

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