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Fe2O3+3CO→2Fe+3CO2\mathrm{Fe_2O_3 + 3CO \rightarrow 2Fe + 3CO_2}Fe2​O3​+3CO→2Fe+3CO2​

Relative formula mass (MrM_rMr​): Fe2O3\mathrm{Fe_2O_3}Fe2​O3​ = 160

Relative atomic mass (ArA_rAr​): Fe = 56

In an experiment, 32.0 g of iron(III) oxide produced 16.8 g of iron.

What is the percentage yield of iron?

[1]
A

37.5 %

B

52.5 %

C

75.0 %

D

150 %

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3.3 Yield and atom economy of chemical reactions Questions

  1. GCSE
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39 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 3.3 Yield and atom economy of chemical reactions, covering 3.3.1a Percentage yield, 3.3.1b Theoretical mass of a product, 3.3.2a Atom economy, and 3.3.2b Choosing a reaction pathway. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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