Question

Consider the following reaction occuring in basic medium
$2MnO^{-}_4 (aq) + Br^{-} (aq) \rightarrow 2MnO_2 (s) + BrO^{-}_3 (aq) $
How the above reaction can be balanced further?

• A. By adding $2 \, OH^{- }$ ions on right side
• B. By adding one $H_2O$ molecule to left side
• C. By adding $2H^{+}$ ions on right side
• D. Both (a) and (b)

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Correct answer is (d) Both (a) and (b)