Balancing using half reaction method

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The discussion focuses on balancing a redox reaction in basic solution involving H2CO and Ag+. The user identifies Ag+ as being reduced and H2CO as oxidized but struggles with balancing the half reactions. They propose a half-reaction for Ag+ and attempt to balance H2CO but realize that charges and atoms are not balanced. The user concludes that the coefficient for OH- might be 2, indicating ongoing confusion about the overall balance of the reaction. The thread highlights the complexities of balancing redox reactions in basic solutions.
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Homework Statement



The redox reaction below occurs in basic solution. Balance it with the smallest whole number coefficients and determine the coefficient for OH-.

H2CO(g) + Ag+(aq) ---> HCOOH(aq) + Ag(s).



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I got the oxidation numbers and found that Ag is reduced and the H2CO is oxidized, but I can't balance the half reactions, this is what I came up with:

Ag+ + 1e- ---> Ag

H2CO + H2O ---> 2HCOOH + 1e- + H2O
Any help?
 
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sorri i think i got it, can someone check?:

2OH- + H2CO ---> 2HCOOH + 1e- + H2O

so the coefficient for OH- is 2?
 
Charge is not balanced, carbon is not balanced, oxygen is not balanced... haven't checked hydrogen.
 
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