When the half reaction H 2 C 2 O 4 2H 2 CO 3 is balanced in acid solution, there

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When the half reaction H2C2O4 2H2CO3 is balanced in acid solution, there are: *

a. 2 H+ on the left and 2 H2O on the left

b. 2 H+ on the right and 2 H2O on the left

c. 2 H+ on the left and 2 H2O on the right

d. 2 H+ on the left and 2 electrons on the left

e. 2 H+ on the right and 2 electrons on the left

When the half reaction H2C2O4 2H2CO3 is balanced in acid solution, there are: *

a. 2 H+ on the left and 2 H2O on the left

b. 2 H+ on the right and 2 H2O on the left

c. 2 H+ on the left and 2 H2O on the right

d. 2 H+ on the left and 2 electrons on the left

e. 2 H+ on the right and 2 electrons on the left

Explanation / Answer

c. 2 H+ on the left and 2 H2O on the right is correct option.

Explanation- The half-reaction for the oxidation of oxalic acid in acidic medium-

2H2CO3 (aq) + 2H+(aq) + 2e- -----> H2C2O4 (aq) +2H2O (l)

in acidic medium ,water is formed on right .

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