The synthesis of maleic acid anhydride (C₄H₂O₃) can be accomplished by reacting benzene (C₆H₆) and oxygen gas in the following chemical reaction: 2 C₆H₆(l) + 9 O₂(g) → 2 C₄H₂O₃(s) + 4 CO₂(g) + 4 H₂O(g) What is the mass in grams of benzene that is required to produce 128.3 grams of maleic acid anhydride assuming the reaction has a 72.6% yield?

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The synthesis of maleic acid anhydride (C₄H₂O₃) can be accomplished by reacting benzene (C₆H₆) and oxygen gas in the following chemical reaction:

2 C₆H₆(l) + 9 O₂(g) → 2 C₄H₂O₃(s) + 4 CO₂(g) + 4 H₂O(g)

What is the mass in grams of benzene that is required to produce 128.3 grams of maleic acid anhydride assuming the reaction has a 72.6% yield?

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