Question

The critical component of this is the reaction between malonic

acid, CH₂(CO₂H)2, and potassium bromate. This produces potassium
bromide, carbon dioxide, and water.
Can you provide the balanced chemical equation?

Answer 1

CH2(CO2H)2 + 2KBrO3 = 2KBr + 3CO2 + 2H20

Step-by-step explanation:

Left side

C: 1 + 2

H: 2 + 2

K: 2

Br: 2

O: 2 + 6

Right side

C: 3

H: 2 x 2

K: 2

Br: 2

O: 6 + 2