When the Given Oxidation-Reduction Reaction in an Acidic Solution Is

Multiple Choice

When the given oxidation-reduction reaction in an acidic solution is balanced,what is the lowest whole-number coefficient for H⁺,and on which side of the balanced equation should it appear? MnO₄^-(aq) + Br^-(aq) → Mn²⁺(aq) + Br₂(l)

A) 1; reactant side
B) 2; product side
C) 8; reactant side
D) 16; reactant side
E) 4; product side