The coefficients needed to balance the reaction Sb₂S₃ + HCl → SbCl₃ + H₂S are, respectively, A) 1, 2, 1, and 1. B) 2, 1, 3, and 1. C) 1, 2, 1, and 3. D) 1, 6, 2, and 3. E) 1, 1, 1, and 1.

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To balance the equation, each element on both sides of the reaction must have the same number of atoms. The correct coefficients to balance the given reaction are 1 SbS3 + 6 HCl → 1 SbCl3 + 3 H2S, making the correct answer 1, 6, 2, and 3.

The Coefficients Needed to Balance the Reaction Sb2S3 + HCl

The Coefficients Needed to Balance the Reaction Sb₂S₃ + HCl