Balance the Following Equation Using the Smallest Set of Whole $\rarr$

question 53

Multiple Choice

Balance the following equation using the smallest set of whole numbers, then add together the coefficients.Do not forget to count coefficients of one.The sum of the coefficients is ___ CH₄ + ___ Cl₂ $\rarr$ ___ CCl₄ + ___ HCl

• A)4.
• B)6.
• C)8.
• D)10.
• E)12.

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