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Redox Reactions: Acidic steps MCQ

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Acidic stepsHardQuestion 25046

Question

In acidic-medium balancing, after balancing atoms except O and H, the next correct order is usually:

  1. A
    Balance O with H2OH_2O, H with H+H^+, then charge with electrons
    Correct
  2. B
    Balance H with OHOH^-, then O with O2O_2
  3. C
    Add electrons before atoms
  4. D
    Add catalyst and then water

Correct answer

Balance O with H2OH_2O, H with H+H^+, then charge with electrons

Explanation

That is the standard sequence.