Balancing equation of potassium dichromate

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The discussion focuses on balancing the redox equation involving potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7) and oxalic acid (H2C2O4). The user initially attempted to balance the equation but encountered difficulties, proposing the use of oxidation numbers or half-reaction methods for a solution. The correct balanced equation includes the formation of chromium(III) ions (Cr3+), water (H2O), and carbon dioxide (CO2) as products. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding redox reactions and the methods to achieve balance.

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Homework Statement [/b]

I need to balance the following redox equation
K2Cr2O7 + H2C2O4 [2H2O] ----> K[Cr(C2O4)2(H2O)2]2H2O + CO2 + H2O

. The attempt at a solution[/b]
so far I have this but I am stuck

14H30{+} + Cr2O7{2-} + 3C2O4{2-} --> 2Cr{3+} + 21H2O + 6CO2
 
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What method are you expected to use? Oxidation numbers or half reactions?

If the latter, try to split it into reduction and oxidation half reactions.
 

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