The correct option is B 3
The unbalanced redox equation is
Ce4++Bi→Ce3++BiO+
The oxidation number of Ce decreases from +4 to +3. The net decrease in the oxidation number is 1.
The oxidation number of Bi increases from 0 to +3. Net increases in the oxidation number is 3.
To balance increase in oxidation number with decrease in oxidation number, multiply the Ce species with 3.
3Ce4++Bi→3Ce3++BiO+
To balance O atoms, add one water molecule on left hand side.
3Ce4++Bi+H2O→3Ce3++BiO+
To balance H atoms, add two protons on right hand side
3Ce4++Bi+H2O→3Ce3++BiO++2H+
This is the fully balanced redox equation.
The coefficent before Ce4+ is 3.