What must be done to the following half-reactions before they can be added together?Mn (s) → Mn 2+ (aq) + 2e − Fe 3+ (aq) + 3e −

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What must be done to the following half-reactions before they can be added together?Mn (s) → Mn 2+ (aq) + 2e − Fe 3+ (aq) + 3e −

→ Fe (s)Double the Mn half-reaction and triple the Fe half-reaction.Add H+ ions to the left-side of the Mn reaction.Triple the Mn half-reaction and double the Fe half-reaction.Double the Mn half-reaction.none of the above

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Mrrafil [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-23T02:27:37+03:00

Mrrafil [7]3 years ago

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Triple the Mn half reaction and double the Fe half reaction

Explanation:

Because...we have to balance the number of electrons(e)...which will be eliminated from the equations and they will be combined