What Is the Coefficient of H₂O When the Following Equation $\rarr$

question 156

Multiple Choice

What is the coefficient of H₂O when the following equation is properly balanced with the smallest set of whole numbers?
___ Na + ___ H₂O $\rarr$ ___ NaOH + ___ H₂

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)4
• E)5

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