Consider the reaction of solid aluminum iodide and potassium metal to form solid potassium iodide and aluminum metal. The theoretical yield of aluminum is 1.45 moles. If only 1.32 moles of aluminum were collected, what is the percent yield for the reaction?

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Consider the reaction of solid aluminum iodide and potassium metal to form solid potassium iodide and aluminum metal. The theoretical yield of aluminum is 1.45 moles. If only 1.32 moles of aluminum were collected, what is the percent yield for the reaction?

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