Balance the following redox equations either in acid or base: a. HClO -> Cl^(-) + ClO3^(-) [acid] b....

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Balance the following redox equations either in acid orbase:

a. HClO -> Cl^(-) + ClO3^(-) [acid]

b. ClO4^(-) + Br2 -> Cl^(-) + BrO2^(-) [base]

c. H2S + BrO3^(-) -> SO3^(2-) + Br2 [base]

d. NH3 + SO4^(2-) -> N2 + SO^(2) [acid]

e. IO3^(-) + H2S -> I2 + SO4^(2-) [acid]

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a HClO Cl ClO3 in acidic medium First Step Separating the two half cell reactions HClO Cl HClO ClO3 Next step Balancing elements other than O and H HClO Cl HClO ClO3 Next step Adding H2O to balance O HClO Cl H2O HClO 2H2O ClO3 Next step Balancing H with protons HClO H Cl H2O HClO 2H2O ClO3 5H    See Answer
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