Q1. [1] § 1.1.1 Writing a Chemical Equation § 1.1.2 Balanced Chemical Equations
MnO₂ + x HCl → MnCl₂ + y H₂O + z Cl₂
In order to balance the above chemical equation, the values of x, y and z respectively are :
- (a) 6, 2, 2
- (b) 4, 1, 2
- (c) 4, 2, 1
- (d) 2, 2, 1
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Model Answer
(c) 4, 2, 1
Balancing: MnO₂ + 4HCl → MnCl₂ + 2H₂O + Cl₂. Mn=1, O=2, H=4, Cl=4 on both sides. So x=4, y=2, z=1.
Explanation
Balance each element: 4 HCl provides 4 Cl atoms — 2 go to MnCl₂ and 2 form 1 Cl₂; 4 H atoms form 2 H₂O; 2 O atoms (from MnO₂) form 2 H₂O. All atoms balance. Examiners expect the correct option with brief verification.
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