What Is the Sum of the Coefficients When the Following

question 47

Multiple Choice

What is the sum of the coefficients when the following is balanced with the smallest integer coefficients? Al(s) + HCl(aq) → AlCl₃(aq) + H₂(g)

• A) 13
• B) 11
• C) 18
• D) 19
• E) 21

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