Tetraphosphorus Hexaoxide (? = 219 $\rightarrow$ P₄O₆(s)
If a Mixture of 75

question 3

Multiple Choice

Tetraphosphorus hexaoxide (? = 219.9 g/mol) is formed by the reaction of phosphorus with oxygen gas.
P₄(s) + 3O₂(g) $\rightarrow$ P₄O₆(s)
If a mixture of 75.3 g of phosphorus and 38.7 g of oxygen produce 43.3 g of P₄O₆, what is the percent yield for the reaction?

• A) 57.5%
• B) 48.8%
• C) 38.0%
• D) 32.4%
• E) 16.3%

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