i have an equation that is supposed to be balanced using oxidation number.
ClO- + (S2O3)2- + OH- -> Cl- + (SO4)2- + H+
the answer is
4ClO- + (S2O3)2- + OH- -> 4Cl- + 2(SO4)2- + H+
but I got
2ClO- + (S2O3)2- + 3OH- -> 2Cl- + 2(SO4)2- + 3H+
as far as I can see both are balanced is one more correct than the other???? please help!!!!
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