Chemistry

Problem

The chlorate ion,

\mathrm{ClO_3^-}

, is reduced to chloride ion,

\mathrm{Cl^-}

, in acidic solution. When the half-reaction is correctly balanced, how many electrons are transferred per

\mathrm{ClO_3^-}

that reacts? a)

4\text{ electrons}

3\text{ electrons}

6\text{ electrons}

8\text{ electrons}