Complete and balance the following redox equation using the smallest whole-number coefficients. What is the coefficient of Sn in the balanced equation?
Sn + HNO₃ $\rarr$ SnO₂ + NO₂ + H₂O (acidic solution)

Question

Complete and balance the following redox equation using the smallest whole-number coefficients. What is the coefficient of Sn in the balanced equation?
Sn + HNO₃

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SnO₂ + NO₂ + H₂O (acidic solution)

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The balanced equation in acidic solution is Sn + 2HNO3 → SnO2 + 2NO2 + H2O, which means the coefficient of Sn is 1.

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