Balance the following redox reaction if it occurs in acidic solution.What are the coefficients in front of H₂C₂O₄and H₂O in the balanced reaction? MnO₄⁻(aq)+ H₂C₂O₄(aq)→ Mn²⁺(aq)+ CO₂(g) A) H₂C₂O₄= 5, H₂O = 8 B) H₂C₂O₄= 1, H₂O = 1 C) H₂C₂O₄= 5, H₂O = 1 D) H₂C₂O₄= 1, H₂O = 4 E) H₂C₂O₄= 3, H₂O = 2

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In acidic solution, the balanced redox reaction is: 2 MnO₄⁻ + 5 H₂C₂O₄ + 6 H⁺ → 2 Mn²⁺ + 10 CO₂ + 8 H₂O. Thus, the coefficients for H₂C₂O₄ and H₂O are 5 and 8, respectively.

Balance the Following Redox Reaction If It Occurs in Acidic