Practice: Balance the following redox reaction in a basic solution
H2O2 (aq) + ClO2 (aq) → ClO2- (aq) + O2 (g)
Balancing Basic Redox Reactions requires all the same steps as balancing in an acidic solution plus an additional step.
Concept #1: Balancing Redox Reactions: Basic Solutions
Basic Redox Reactions generally have the presence of an OH– ion.
Example #1: Balance the following redox reaction if it is found to be in a basic solution.
Practice: Balance the following redox reaction in a basic solution
H2O2 (aq) + ClO2 (aq) → ClO2- (aq) + O2 (g)
Practice: Balance the following redox reaction in a basic solution.
ClO2- (aq) → Cl- (aq) + ClO4- (aq)
