Hi, I need help with the following oxidation problem: H2O2 (aq) + ClO2 (aq) → ClO2− (aq) + O2 (g) (basic medium)
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Here are the steps to a fool-proof approach: Step 1: Separate in half reactions. Step 2: In each half reaction, balance all elements except O & H. Step 3: Balance O by adding H2O. Step 4: Balance H by adding H+. Step 5: Balance charges by adding e-. Step 6: Multiply all coefficients in 1 or both half reactions by an integer to get the number of e- in the two half reactions equal. Step 7: Add the 2 half reactions together & cancel out any species that appear on both sides of net reaction. Step 8: Check that charges and atoms are balanced. So, H2O2(aq) ---> O2(g) + 2H+ + 2e- Cl2O7(aq) + 6H+ + 8e- ---> 2ClO2^-(aq) + 3H2O ====================================== 4H2O2(aq) + Cl2O7(aq) ---> 2ClO2^-(aq) + 4O2(g) + 2H+ + 3H2O Since it is in basic solution, add 2 OH^- to both sides, and consolidate the waters: 4H2O2(aq) + Cl2O7(aq) + 2OH^- ---> 2ClO2^-(aq) + 4O2(g) + 5H2O Hope that helped!
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