For the redox reaction , the correct coefficients of the reactants for the balanced equation are (, , ):

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For the redox reaction $MnO_4^- + C_2O_4^{2-} + H^+ \rightarrow Mn^{2+} + CO_2 + H_2O$, the correct coefficients of the reactants for the balanced equation are ($MnO_4^-$, $C_2O_4^{2-}$, $H^+$):

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A. **Step 1:** Reduction half: .
**Step 2:** Oxidation half: .
**Step 3:** Balance electrons by multiplying reduction half by 2 and oxidation half by 5.
**Net:** . Coefficients are 2, 5, 16. [1-34]

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