The refining of aluminum from Bauxite ore (which contains 50.% Al2O3 by mass) proceeds by the overall reaction 2AL2O3 + 3C -> 4Al + 3CO2. How much bauxite ore is required to give 5*1013g of Aluminum produced each year in the United States? (Assume 100% Conversion)  a 1.3*1013gb 5.3*1013gc 1.9*1013gd 7.6*1013g

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The refining of aluminum from Bauxite ore (which contains 50.% Al2O3 by mass) proceeds by the overall reaction 2AL2O3 + 3C -> 4Al 
+ 3CO2. How much bauxite ore is required to give 5*1013g of Aluminum produced each year in the United States? (Assume 100% Conversion) 

a 1.3*1013g
b 5.3*1013g
c 1.9*1013g
d 7.6*1013g

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