When the Following Redox Equation Is Balanced with Smallest Whole

question 69

Multiple Choice

When the following redox equation is balanced with smallest whole number coefficients, the coefficient for Sn(OH) ₃^- will be _____.
Bi(OH) ₃(s) + Sn(OH) ₃^-(aq)  Sn(OH) ₆^2-(aq) + Bi(s) (basic solution)

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 6
• E) none of the above

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