When the Following Redox Equation Is Balanced with the Smallest

question 39

Multiple Choice

When the following redox equation is balanced with the smallest whole number coefficients, what is the coefficient of Zn(s) ? Zn(s) + ReO₄^-(aq) → Re(s) + Zn²⁺(aq) (acidic solution)

• A) 2
• B) 7
• C) 8
• D) 16
• E) None of these choices is correct.

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