Consider the Following Redox Equation

Multiple Choice

Consider the following redox equation. Mn(OH) ₂(s) + MnO₄^-(aq) → MnO₄^2-(aq) (basic solution)
When the equation is balanced with the smallest whole number coefficients, what is the coefficient for OH^-(aq) and on which side of the equation is OH^-(aq) present?

A) 4, reactant side
B) 4, product side
C) 6, reactant side
D) 6, product side
E) 8, reactant side