Question

Which is the next logical step in balancing the given equation?

CS2(l) + Cl2(g) CCl4(l) + S2Cl2(l)
Place the coefficient 2 in front of sulfur dichloride (S2Cl2).
Place the coefficient 3 in front of the chlorine molecule.
Leave the equation alone as it is already balanced.
Place the coefficient 4 in front of carbon disulfide(CS2).
Place the coefficient 2 in front of carbon tetrachloride(CCl4).

Answer 1

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The correct answer is option B. Place the coefficient 3 in front of the chlorine molecule.

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Answer 2

Answer : The correct option is, Place the coefficient 3 in front of the chlorine molecule.

Explanation :

Balanced chemical reaction : It is defined as the number of atoms of individual elements present on reactant side must be equal to the product side.

The given unbalanced chemical reaction is,

`CS_2(l)+Cl_2(g)\rightarrow CCl_4(l)+S_2Cl_2(l)`

This chemical reaction is an unbalanced reaction because in this reaction, the number of atoms of chlorine molecule are not balanced on both the sides while all the atoms are balanced.

In order to balanced the chemical reaction, the coefficient 3 is put before the
`Cl_2` molecule.

Thus, the balanced chemical reaction will be,

`CS_2(l)+3Cl_2(g)\rightarrow CCl_4(l)+S_2Cl_2(l)`