Balance the following equation, and hence choose the values of the coefficients v, w, x, y, z:
yHCl(aq)+wMnO2(s)→xMnCl2(aq)+yCl2(g)+zH2O(l)
v = 4, w = 0, x = 1, y = 1, z = 2
Balance the chlorine:
4HCl(aq)+MnO2→MnCl2(aq)+Cl2(g)+H2O(l)
Balance the hydrogen:
4HCl(aq)+MnO2→MnCl2(aq)+Cl2(g)+2H2O(l)