When the Equation for the Following Reaction in Basic Solution

question 27

Multiple Choice

When the equation for the following reaction in basic solution is balanced, what is the sum of the coefficients? MnO₂ + HO₂^-  MnO₄^-

• A) 11
• B) 9
• C) 18
• D) 31
• E) 14

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