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What coefficients are required to balance the following equation?
Ca(OH)2+HClCaCl2+H2O

A
2,4,2,4
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1,2,2,2
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1,2,1,1
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D
1,2,1,2
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Solution

The correct option is D 1,2,1,2

Ca(OH)2 + HClCaCl2 + H2O

As the product CaCl2 has 2 atoms of chlorine. So add 2 moles of HCl.

Ca(OH)2 + 2HClCaCl2 + H2O

In reactants, there are 2 moles of oxygen. So, add 2 moles of water on product side.

Ca(OH)2 + 2HClCaCl2 + 2H2O [Balanced]


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