Balance the Half-Reaction, H₂S $\rarr$ S₈, Taking Place in Acidic Media

Multiple Choice

Balance the half-reaction, H₂S $\rarr$ S₈, taking place in acidic media. How many electrons are needed to balance the half-reaction?Hint: Remember the coefficients when balancing half-reactions, and look carefully at the oxidation numbers.

A) 12 electrons, left side
B) 16 electrons, right side
C) 14 electrons, left side
D) 6 electrons, right side
E) 8 electrons, right side