Limestone (CaCO₃)emits CO₂gas When Exposed to HCl as Shown in the Reaction

question 8

Multiple Choice

Limestone (CaCO₃) emits CO₂gas when exposed to HCl as shown in the reaction below . What is the theoretical yield of CO₂if 9.45 g of limestone is completely dissolved in HCl? ​
CaCO₃( s ) + 2HCl( aq ) → CaCl₂( aq ) + CO₂( g ) + H₂O( l )

• A)21.5 g
• B)4.16 g
• C)9.53 g
• D)24.7 g

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