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How is the reduction half-reaction of MnO₄- balanced with respect...
How is the reduction half-reaction of MnO₄- balanced with respect to O atoms?
Options
- ABy adding H2O molecules on the left side
- BBy adding Cl⁻ ions on the right side
- CBy adding Na⁺ ions on the left side
- DBy adding CO2 molecules on the right side
Correct answer
A. By adding H2O molecules on the left side
Step-by-step solution
The passage mentions that the reduction half-reaction is balanced by adding H2O molecules on the left side.