Related Problems with Solution
Problem 2 : Balance the following redox equation occurring in basic solution:
Solution :
To balance this equation in basic solution, follow these steps:
Step 1: Assign oxidation states to each element:
Step 2: Write down the unbalanced equation:
Step 3: Break the reaction into half-reactions for oxidation and reduction:
Step 4: Balance each half-reaction:
Oxidation:
Reduction:
Step 5: Multiply the half-reactions by coefficients to balance the number of electrons:
Step 6: Add the balanced half-reactions to get the overall balanced equation:
