Balance the Following Equation for an Oxidation-Reduction Reaction Occurring in an Acidic

question 64

Multiple Choice

Balance the following equation for an oxidation-reduction reaction occurring in an acidic solution:
CuS(s) + HNO₃(aq) → Cu(NO₃) ₂(aq) + H₂O(l) + NO(g) + S(s)
The sum of the coefficients is ________.

• A)23
• B)18
• C)35
• D)33
• E)45

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