The thermal decomposition of potassium chlorate follows the reaction: 4KCIO3 → 3KCIO4 + KCI After the reaction, 117.2 g of KCIO4 was found to be produced. If the reaction had a 84.8 % yield, how much (in grams) KCIO3 decomposed? (MW (g/mol): KCIO3 = 122.6, KCIO4 = 138.6, KCI = 74.6) Express your answer with 1 decimal place.

The thermal decomposition of potassium chlorate follows the reaction: 4KCIO3 → 3KCIO4 + KCI After the reaction, 117.2 g of KCIO4 was found to be produced. If the reaction had a 84.8 % yield, how much (in grams) KCIO3 decomposed? (MW (g/mol): KCIO3 = 122.6, KCIO4 = 138.6, KCI = 74.6) Express your answer with 1 decimal place.

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