Determine the Number of Water Molecules Necessary to Balance the Following

question 208

Multiple Choice

Determine the number of water molecules necessary to balance the following chemical equation. Cr₂O₇^2-(aq) + Cl^-(aq) + H⁺(aq) → Cr³⁺(aq) + Cl₂(g) + ________ H₂O(l)

• A)3
• B)5
• C)7
• D)14

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