The following equation is balanced for atoms but not for net charge: Which of the…
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Problem
The following equation is balanced for atoms but not for net charge:
2ClO−+3Br−+6H+→2Cl−+Br3−+3H2O
Which of the following identifies the net charge imbalance and the simplest modification that will correct it?
(a) Right side is 2 units more positive; add 2e− to the right side.
(b) Left side is 6 units more positive; add 6e− to the left side.
(c) Left side is 4 units more positive; add 4e− to the left side.
(d) Left side is 4 units more positive; add 4e− to the right side.