Balance the following redox reaction if it occurs in basic solution.  What are the coefficients in front of Cl2 and OH⁻ in the balanced reaction?               Cl2 (g)  →  ClO3⁻(aq) + Cl⁻(aq)   A) Cl2 = 1,  OH⁻ = 2 B) Cl2 = 2,  OH⁻ = 5 C) Cl2 = 3,  OH⁻ = 3 D) Cl2 = 3,  OH⁻ = 6 E) Cl2 = 1,  OH⁻ = 6

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Balance the following redox reaction if it occurs in basic solution.  What are the coefficients in front of Cl2 and OH⁻ in the balanced reaction?

 

            Cl2 (g)  →  ClO3(aq+ Cl⁻(aq)

 

A) Cl2 = 1,  OH⁻ = 2

B) Cl= 2,  OH⁻ = 5

C) Cl2 = 3,  OH⁻ = 3

D) Cl= 3,  OH⁻ = 6

E) Cl= 1,  OH⁻ = 6

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