The chlorate ion,

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Problem

The chlorate ion,

\mathrm{ClO_3^-}

, is reduced to chloride ion,

\mathrm{Cl^-}

, in acidic solution. When the half-reaction is correctly balanced, how many electrons are transferred per

\mathrm{ClO_3^-}

that reacts? (a)

4\text{ electrons}

(b)

3\text{ electrons}

(c)

6\text{ electrons}

(d)

8\text{ electrons}