After balancing the following redox reaction,what is the coefficient of NaCl? Cl₂(g)+ NaI(aq)→ I₂(s)+ NaCl(aq)

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To balance the equation, we can start by making the number of iodine atoms equal on both sides by placing a coefficient of 2 in front of NaI:
Cl₂(g) + 2NaI(aq) → I₂(s) + 2NaCl(aq)
Now, the number of sodium atoms and chlorine atoms is unequal on both sides. We can balance the sodium atoms by putting a coefficient of 2 in front of NaCl:
Cl₂(g) + 2NaI(aq) → I₂(s) + 2NaCl(aq)
Finally, the number of chlorine atoms is equal on both sides, so the coefficient of NaCl is 2. Therefore, answer choice B is correct.

After Balancing the Following Redox Reaction,what Is the Coefficient of NaCl