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Balance the following equation : KClO_(3) to KCl + O_(2)

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Solution :The given equation is a SIMPLE equation and can be balanced by hit and trial method. On changing the ELEMENTARY gas `O_2` into atomic form, we get
`KClO_(3) to KCl + O_(2)`
`KClO_(3)` contains maximum number of atoms. Let us SELECT it to start the balancing of equation. K and CI atoms are already balanced. Oxygen can be balanced by multiplying O by 3. Thus, we get:
3O`
All the atoms are now balanced. In order to change the equation in molecular form, it should be multiplied by 2. This gives
`2KClO_(3) to 2KCL + 6O`
or `2KClO_(3) to 2KCl + 3O_(2)`
This is the final balanced equation.


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