The Following Reaction Occurs in Basic Solution

question 7

Multiple Choice

The following reaction occurs in basic solution:
_ H₂O(aq) + _ MnO₄^-(aq) + _ ClO^-(aq) → _ MnO₂(s) + _ ClO₄^-(aq) + _ OH^-(aq)
When the equation is properly balanced,what is the sum of the lowest whole-number coefficients?

• A)20
• B)9
• C)10
• D)6
• E)12

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