Which is the balanced version of the half-reaction below that occurs in acidic solution?NO3- NO2A.NO3- + H2O + 2e- NO2 + 2H+ + 2e-B.2NO3- 3NO2C.NO3- + 2H+ + e- NO2 + H2OD.2NO3- 2NO2 + O2
Question
Which is the balanced version of the half-reaction below that occurs in acidic solution?NO3- NO2A.NO3- + H2O + 2e- NO2 + 2H+ + 2e-B.2NO3- 3NO2C.NO3- + 2H+ + e- NO2 + H2OD.2NO3- 2NO2 + O2
Solution
The balanced version of the half-reaction NO3- to NO2 in acidic solution is C. NO3- + 2H+ + e- NO2 + H2O.
Here's the step-by-step process:
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Write down the unbalanced equation: NO3- → NO2
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Balance the atoms other than H and O: In this case, Nitrogen (N) is already balanced.
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Balance the O atoms by adding H2O: NO3- → NO2 + H2O
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Balance the H atoms by adding H+: NO3- + 2H+ → NO2 + H2O
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Balance the charge by adding electrons (e-): NO3- + 2H+ + e- → NO2 + H2O
So, the correct answer is C. NO3- + 2H+ + e- NO2 + H2O.
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