When the Equation CS₂ + Cl₂ → CCl₄ + S₂Cl₂

question 89

Multiple Choice

When the equation CS₂ + Cl₂ → CCl₄ + S₂Cl₂ is balanced with the smallest integer coefficients,the sum of the coefficients is:

• A)5
• B)6
• C)4
• D)3
• E)7

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