What Is the Theoretical Yield of PI₃ from the Reaction $\rarr$

question 60

Multiple Choice

What is the theoretical yield of PI₃ from the reaction of 27.0 g of P and 68.0 g of I₂
2P(s) + 3I₂(s) $\rarr$ 2PI₃(s)

• A) 70.5 g
• B) 71.5 g
• C) 73.5 g
• D) 75.5 g
• E) None of the above

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