When the Equation for the Following Reaction in Basic Solution

question 6

Multiple Choice

When the equation for the following reaction in basic solution is balanced, what is the sum of the coefficients? MnO₄^-(aq) + CN^-(aq)  MnO₂(s) + CNO^-(aq)

• A) 20
• B) 10
• C) 8
• D) 13
• E) 11

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