Once the following equation is balanced with the smallest set of whole number coefficients, what is the sum of the coefficients? (Don't forget to include coefficients of one.) ________ Al + ________ H₂SO₄→ ________ Al₂(SO₄)₃ + ________ H₂ A) 3 B) 5 C) 6 D) 9 E) 12

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The balanced equation is 2 Al + 3 H2SO4 → Al2(SO4)3 + 3 H2, summing up the coefficients gives 2 + 3 + 3 = 8, plus 1 for the implied coefficient of Al2(SO4)3, totaling 9.

Once the Following Equation Is Balanced with the Smallest Set