Elemental Phosphorus (123 $\rightarrow$ 4 PF₃ (G)

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Short Answer

Elemental phosphorus (123.88 g/mol) reacts vigorously with halogens at room temperature to produce phosphorus trihalides.What is the theoretical yield in grams) of PF ₃ (87.97 g/mol) when 15.0 g P₄ reacts with 25.0 g F₂ (38.00 g/mol)?
P₄ (s) +6 F₂ (g) $\rightarrow$ 4 PF₃ (g)

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