For the following reaction, 6.20 grams of chlorine gas are mixed with excess iron. The reaction yields 7.08 grams of iron(III) chloride. 2Fe(s)+3Cl2(g)----> 2FeCl3(s) a. What is the theoretical yield of iron(III) chloride? ____g b. What is the percent yield for this reaction? ______%

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For the following reaction, 6.20 grams of chlorine gas are mixed with excess iron. The reaction yields 7.08 grams of iron(III) chloride.

2Fe(s)+3Cl2(g)----> 2FeCl3(s)

a. What is the theoretical yield of iron(III) chloride? ____g

b. What is the percent yield for this reaction? ______%

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