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What mass (in g) of iron (Fe, molar mass = 55.85 g∙mol–1) is needed to experimentally produce 50.0 g of iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3, molar mass = 159.70 g∙mol–1) in excess oxygen if the percent yield is 78.7%?
4Fe(s) +
3O2(g)2Fe2O3(s)
A. 22.2 g
B. 27.5 g
C. 35.0 g
D. 44.4 g