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Solve the following equation by balancing it Q. SeCl6+ O2 = Seo2 + Cl2

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Answer:

SeCl₆ + O₂ → SeO₂ + 3Cl₂

Step-by-step explanation:

Unbalanced:

SeCl₆ + O₂ → SeO₂ + Cl₂

Count the atoms.

On the left side, we have 1 Se atom, 6 Cl atoms, and 2 O atoms.

On the right side, we have 1 Se atom, 2 O atoms, and 2 Cl atoms.

So everything is balanced except for Cl. To balance, we put a 3 coefficient in front of Cl₂.

SeCl₆ + O₂ → SeO₂ + 3Cl₂

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