The theoretical yield of a reaction is the amount of product obtained if the limiting reactant is completely converted to product.Consider the reaction:2 Fe(s) + 3 Cl₂(g) → 2 FeCl3(s)If 9.920 g Fe is mixed with 16.62 g Cl₂, calculate the theoretical yield (g) of FeCl3 produced by the reaction.Approach8masses ofreactantsStep 1amount (mol)reactantsStep 2limitingreactant, andamount (mol)productStep 3Step 1Calculate the amount (mol) of each reactant initially present using the molar mass of each reactant.Step 4Calculate the mass of product formed based on the molar mass of the product.amount(mol)productStep 4mass ofproductStep 2Compare the ratio of amounts of reactants present to the ratio of the stoichiometric coefficients of the reactants to determine which is the limiting reactant.Step 3Calculate the amount (mol) of product formed by complete consumption of the limiting reactant.

The reaction is 2Fe(s) + 3Cl2(g) -----> 2FeCl3(s) 2 mols of Fe produce 2 mols of FeCl3. So, 1…

The theoretical yield of a reaction is the amount of product obtained if the limiting reactant is completely converted to product. Consider the reaction: 2 Fe(s) + 3 Cl₂(g) → 2 FeCl3(s) If 9.920 g Fe is mixed with 16.62 g Cl₂, calculate the theoretical yield (g) of FeCl3 produced by the reaction.

The theoretical yield of a reaction is the amount of product obtained if the limiting reactant is completely converted to product. Consider the reaction: 2 Fe(s) + 3 Cl₂(g) → 2 FeCl3(s) If 9.920 g Fe is mixed with 16.62 g Cl₂, calculate the theoretical yield (g) of FeCl3 produced by the reaction.

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