What Is the Theoretical Yield of PI₃ If 48 $\rarr$ 2PI₃(s)

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Short Answer

What is the theoretical yield of PI₃ if 48.0 g of I₂ are reacted with an excess of phosphorus according to the following chemical equation?
2P(s)+ 3I₂(s) $\rarr$ 2PI₃(s)

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