The following reaction is known to have a 65.0% yield of copper. 3 Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2 Fe à 2 Fe(NO3)2(aq) + 3 Cu You are asked to produce 25.0 g of copper. What is the minimum volume of Cu(NO3)2 should be used in this reaction, assuming that iron is in excess?

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The following reaction is known to have a 65.0% yield of copper.

 

3 Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2 Fe à 2 Fe(NO3)2(aq) + 3 Cu

 

You are asked to produce 25.0 g of copper. What is the minimum volume of Cu(NO3)2  should be used in this reaction, assuming that iron is in excess? [

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