Question

select the correct answer. which is the next logical step in balancing the given equation? cs₂(l) + cl₂(g) → ccl₄(l) + s₂cl₂(l) a. place the coefficient 2 in front of sulfur dichloride (s₂cl₂). b. place the coefficient 3 in front of the chlorine molecule. c. leave the equation alone as it is already balanced. d. place the coefficient 4 in front of carbon disulfide(cs₂). e. place the coefficient 2 in front of carbon tetrachloride(ccl₄).

Explanation:

Step1: Count atoms on both sides

On the left - hand side: 1 C, 2 S, 2 Cl. On the right - hand side: 1 C, 2 S, 6 Cl.

Step2: Analyze options for balance

We need to increase the number of Cl atoms on the left - hand side. Currently, we have 2 Cl on the left and 6 Cl on the right. If we place a coefficient of 3 in front of $Cl_2$ on the left - hand side, we will have 6 Cl atoms on the left side (since $3\times2 = 6$), balancing the Cl atoms while keeping C and S atoms balanced as well.

Answer:

B. Place the coefficient 3 in front of the chlorine molecule.