Once the Following Equation Is Balanced with the Smallest Set

question 4

Multiple Choice

Once the following equation is balanced with the smallest set of whole number coefficients, what is the sum of the coefficients? (Don't forget to include coefficients of one.) ________ SF₄ + ________ H₂O → ________ H₂SO₃ + ________ HF

• A) 4
• B) 6
• C) 7
• D) 9
• E) None of these answers is correct.

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