Balance the Following Equation for an Oxidation-Reduction Reaction Occurring in an Acidic

question 43

Multiple Choice

Balance the following equation for an oxidation-reduction reaction occurring in an acidic solution: ClO₄^- + SO₃^2- → SO₄^2- + Cl-
The sum of the coefficients is ________.

• A) 8
• B) 12
• C) 10
• D) 4
• E) 6

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