NEETChemistryRedox Reactions
How is the reduction half-reaction of MnO4- balanced with respect to O atoms?
Options
- ABy adding H 2 O molecules on the left side
- BBy adding Cl- ions on the right side
- CBy adding Na+ ions on the left side
- DBy adding CO 2 molecules on the right side
Correct answer
A. By adding H 2 O molecules on the left side
Step-by-step solution
The passage mentions that the reduction half-reaction is balanced by adding H 2 O molecules on the left side.