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Inorganic Chemistry

For the reaction of sodium with water, the balanced equation using the smallest whole numbers has which of the following coefficients?
I. 1
II. 2
III. 3
Select the correct option.
A
I only
B
III only
C
I and II only
D
II and III only
E
I, II and III

Profile image of Vikas Amritya
5 Years agoGrade
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Profile image of Vikas TU
5 Years ago
Dear student 
 the balanced equation using the smallest whole numbers has coefficients 1 and 2. Sodium reacts with water to for sodium hydroxide and hydrogen.
The balanced chemical equation is: 
2Na+2H2O→2NaOH+H2
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