The Following Unbalanced Equation Represents a Reaction That Occurs in Basic

question 133

Multiple Choice

The following unbalanced equation represents a reaction that occurs in basic solution: MnO₄^2- + C₂O₄^2- $\to$ MnO₂ + CO₃^2-
How many moles of MnO₄^2- are required to produce 1 mole of CO₃^2-?

• A)4
• B)3
• C)2
• D)1
• E)none of these

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