When the equation Cl₂ → Cl^- + ClO₃^- (basic solution) is balanced using the smallest whole-number coefficients, what is the coefficient of OH^-? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 E) 6

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In a basic solution, the half-reactions for the reduction of Cl2 to Cl^- and the oxidation to ClO3^- are balanced separately. The balanced equation requires 6 OH^- to balance the oxygen atoms and charge.

When the Equation Cl2 → Cl- + ClO3- (Basic Solution)

When the Equation Cl₂ → Cl^- + ClO₃^- (Basic Solution)