What Are the Required Coefficients to Properly Balance the Following

question 120

Multiple Choice

What are the required coefficients to properly balance the following chemical reaction?
Na(s) + H₂O(l) → H₂(g) + NaOH(aq)

• A) 1, 2, 2, 1
• B) 2, 2, 1, 1
• C) 2, 1, 1, 1
• D) 2, 1, 2, 1
• E) 2, 2, 1, 2

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