an basic solution, permanganate ion, MnO₄⁻ , reacts with Sn(II) ion to give Mn(II) ion and Sn(IV) ion: MnO₄⁻ + Sn²⁺ → Mn²⁺ + Sn⁴⁺ Complete and balance the following redox equation using the set of smallest whole-number coefficients. Now sum the coefficients of all species in the balanced equation. (Remember the coefficients that are equal to one.) The sum of the coefficients is: A) 28 B) 35 C) 38 D) 42 E) 30

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In an basic solution, permanganate ion, MnO₄⁻ , reacts with Sn(II) ion to give Mn(II) ion and Sn(IV) ion: MnO₄⁻ + Sn²⁺ → Mn²⁺ + Sn⁴⁺ Complete and balance the following redox equation using the set of smallest whole-number coefficients. Now sum the coefficients of all species in the balanced equation. (Remember the coefficients that are equal to one.) The sum of the coefficients is:
A) 28
B) 35
C) 38
D) 42
E) 30
 
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