Question

When the formula equation H₂(g) + Cl₂(g) → HCl(g) is correctly balanced, the coefficient of HCl is ____________________.

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

Answer 1

The coefficient of HCl in the balanced equation is 4.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correctly balanced equation for the reaction H₂(g) + Cl₂(g) → HCl(g) is:

2H₂(g) + 2Cl₂(g) → 4HCl(g)

The coefficient of HCl in the balanced equation is 4.

Answer 2

The answer to the question being asked is B. 2.