The following reaction occurs in basic solution: _ H2O(aq) + _ MnO4–(aq) + _ ClO–(aq) → _ MnO2(s) + _ ClO4–(aq) + _ OH–(aq) When the equation is properly balanced, what is the sum of the lowest whole-number coefficients? a. 9 b. 10 c. 20 d. 12 e. 6

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The following reaction occurs in basic solution:

_ H2O(aq) + _ MnO4(aq) + _ ClO(aq) → _ MnO2(s) + _ ClO4(aq) + _ OH(aq)

When the equation is properly balanced, what is the sum of the lowest whole-number coefficients?

a. 9

b. 10

c. 20

d. 12

e. 6

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