Consider the Following Reaction, Where X Represents an Unknown Element

question 57

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction, where X represents an unknown element: 6X(s) + 2B₂O₃(s) B₄X₃(s) + 3XO₂(g)
If 165 grams of X reacts completely with diboron trioxide to produce 2.29 mol of B₄X₃, what is the identity of X?

• A) C
• B) Mg
• C) Ge
• D) Si
• E) N

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