Challenge Problem for Chemistry 145, Balancing Reactions

This challenge problem is based upon an article in the Journal of Chemical Education. Interested students should see the journal for a detailed discussion of the problem and it's solution.

Reference: Ferguson, L. J. Chem. Educ. 1996, 73, 1129.

Balance the following reaction. potassium chlorate reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce potassium chlorate, dihydrogen monoxide, chlorine gas, and chlorine dioxide.

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