Question

Balance the redox reaction:
Zn (s) + VO2+ (aq) → Zn(OH)2 (s) + V(OH)2 (s)

I started this problem by trying to find the oxidation numbers but I could get them for left side of this equation...How do I get the oxidation numbers for the right side of the equation?

Answer 1

2 VO2 (aq) + 4 H (aq) + Zn (s) -------> 2 VO2 (aq) + 2 H2O (l) + Zn2 (aq)