APFIVE Balancing Redox Reactions in Basic Solution
Consider the unbalanced equation below for a reaction that takes place in a basic solution. $$Cl_2 + OH^- \rightarrow Cl^- + ClO^- + H_2O$$ Which of the following represents the correctly balanced equation?
A
$$Cl_2 + 2*OH^- \rightarrow 2*ClO^- + H_2O$$
B
$$Cl_2 + OH^- \rightarrow Cl^- + ClO^-$$
C
$$Cl_2 + 2*OH^- \rightarrow Cl^- + ClO^- + H_2O$$
D
$$Cl_2 + 4*OH^- \rightarrow 2*Cl^- + 2*ClO^- + 2*H_2O$$
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