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Redox Reactions: Basic steps MCQ

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Basic stepsHardQuestion 25047

Question

In basic-medium balancing, after obtaining the acidic form of the equation, you generally:

  1. A
    Add OHOH^- to both sides to neutralise H+H^+
    Correct
  2. B
    Multiply all coefficients by 2
  3. C
    Remove all water molecules
  4. D
    Set charge to zero directly

Correct answer

Add OHOH^- to both sides to neutralise H+H^+

Explanation

This converts the acidic-balance form into basic-medium form.