Tetraphosphorus Hexaoxide ( ℳ = 219

question 19

Multiple Choice

Tetraphosphorus hexaoxide ( ℳ = 219.9 g/mol) is formed by the reaction of phosphorus with oxygen gas. P₄(s) + 3O₂(g) → 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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