Balance the Half-Reaction, C₈H₁₀ $\rarr$ C₈H₄O₄², Taking Place in Basic Media

Multiple Choice

Balance the half-reaction, C₈H₁₀ $\rarr$ C₈H₄O₄², taking place in basic 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) 4 electrons, left side
B) 8 electrons, right side
C) 8 electrons, left side
D) 12 electrons, left side
E) 12 electrons, right side