Complete and balance the following redox equations using the smallest whole-number coefficients. The reaction takes place in a BASIC solution. CrO42–(aq) + Cu (s) → Cr(OH)3 (s) + Cu(OH)2 (s)     In the balanced equation, 3 molecules of water are present on the product side.     In the balanced equation, 3 molecules of water are present on the reagent side.     In the balanced equation, 4 OH- are present on the reagent side.     In the balanced equation, 4 OH- are present on the product side.     In the balanced equation, 5 molecules of water are present on the product side.     In the balanced equation, 5 molecules of water are present on the reagent side.

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  1. Complete and balance the following redox equations using the smallest whole-number coefficients. The reaction takes place in a BASIC solution.

    CrO42–(aq) + Cu (s) → Cr(OH)3 (s) + Cu(OH)2 (s)

       

    In the balanced equation, 3 molecules of water are present on the product side.

       

    In the balanced equation, 3 molecules of water are present on the reagent side.

       

    In the balanced equation, 4 OH- are present on the reagent side.

       

    In the balanced equation, 4 OH- are present on the product side.

       

    In the balanced equation, 5 molecules of water are present on the product side.

       

    In the balanced equation, 5 molecules of water are present on the reagent side.

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