When the given oxidation-reduction reaction in an acidic solution is balanced,what is the lowest whole-number coefficient for H⁺,and on which side of the balanced equation should it appear? MnO₄^-(aq)+ Br^-(aq)→ Mn²⁺(aq)+ Br₂(l) A) 1; reactant side B) 2; product side C) 8; reactant side D) 16; reactant side E) 4; product side

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In acidic solution, the half-reaction for the reduction of MnO₄^- to Mn²⁺ is:MnO₄^- + 8H⁺ + 5e^- → Mn²⁺ + 4H₂OTherefore, the lowest whole-number coefficient for H⁺ is 8, and it should appear on the reactant side of the balanced equation.

When the Given Oxidation-Reduction Reaction in an Acidic Solution Is