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What are the correct coefficients when this equation is balanced?

___ Sb + __ O2 --> Sb4O6

Question 4 options:

1, 2, 10


4, 6, 1


4, 3, 1


10, 5, 1

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4, 3, 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Sb has four on the right, so it needs four on the left. It's all alone, so 4.

O2 comes in pairs, so you only need 3 of those to get six oxygens.

And 1 is the place holder for the right side since we got the left to match perfectly.

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