Write a balanced half-reaction for the reduction of ClO3-(aq) to Cl2(g) in an acidic solution. 2 ClO3-(aq) + 10 e- -> Cl2(g) + 6 H2O(l) + 3 O2(g) 2 ClO3-(aq) + 12 H+(aq) + 10 e- -> Cl2(g) + 6 H2O(l) 2 ClO3-(aq) + 12 H+(aq) + 5 e- -> Cl2(g) + 6 H2O(l) 2 ClO3-(aq) + 18 H+(aq) -> Cl2(g) + 6 H3O+(aq) 2 ClO3-(aq) + 6 H+(aq) + 10 e- -> Cl2(g) + 6 OH-(aq)
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