Balance the Following Redox Reaction If It Occurs in Acidic

question 43

Multiple Choice

Balance the following redox reaction if it occurs in acidic solution.What are the coefficients in front of H₂C₂O₄ and H₂O in the balanced reaction? MnO₄⁻(aq) + H₂C₂O₄(aq) → Mn²⁺(aq) + CO₂(g)

• A) H₂C₂O₄ = 5, H₂O = 8
• B) H₂C₂O₄ = 1, H₂O = 1
• C) H₂C₂O₄ = 5, H₂O = 1
• D) H₂C₂O₄ = 1, H₂O = 4
• E) H₂C₂O₄ = 3, H₂O = 2

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