Given the unbalanced equation: H₂O $\rarr$H₂ + O₂. When properly balanced,the sum of the balancing coefficients is

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The correct balanced equation is: F2 + H2S → SF6 + H2. The coefficients are 1 for F2, 1 for H2S, 1 for SF6, and 1 for H2, summing up to 4. However, due to a typographical error in the question, the equation provided does not accurately represent chemical substances or reactions. Assuming the intention was to describe a reaction involving fluorine (F2) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) producing sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) and hydrogen (H2), the sum of the coefficients in the balanced equation would indeed be 4, corresponding to choice A. The correct answer based on the intended chemical reaction is A, but due to the error in the question's presentation, the explanation provided is for clarity based on standard chemical reaction balancing.

Given the Unbalanced Equation: H2O →\rarr→ H2 + O2

Given the Unbalanced Equation: H₂O $\rarr$ H₂ + O₂