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2 years ago

Balance each of the following redox reactions occurring in basic solution

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When balancing redox reactions in basic solutions, first, we need to balance the number of oxygen atoms by adding OH- ions to either side. Then, we add H+ ions to balance the number of hydrogen atoms. After it is balanced, we combine the H+ and OH- in either side into H2O. Hope this helps.

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Answer: The correct answer is Option b.

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Option a: $Ag^+$

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Option b: $Pb$

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Option c: $H_2$

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Option d: $Ag$

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Option e: $Mg^{2+}$

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