When the Following Redox Equation Is Balanced with Smallest Whole

question 87

Multiple Choice

When the following redox equation is balanced with smallest whole number coefficients, the coefficient for the hydrogen sulfate ion will be ______.
Al(s) + HSO₄^-(aq) + OH^-(aq)  Al₂O₃(s) + S^2-(aq) + H₂O(l)

• A) 1
• B) 3
• C) 4
• D) 8
• E) none of the above

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