What is the theoretical yield of vanadium, in moles, that can be produced by the reaction of 2.0 mole of V₂O₅ with 6.0 mole of calcium based on the following chemical equation? V₂O₅(s) + 5Ca(l) → 2V(l) + 5CaO(s) A) 1.0 mol B) 1.6 mol C) 2.0 mol D) 2.4 mol E) 4.0 mol

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According to the balanced chemical equation, 5 moles of calcium react with 1 mole of V₂O₅ to produce 2 moles of V. Therefore, if 6.0 moles of calcium are used, the maximum amount of V that can be produced is (2/5) x 6.0 = 2.4 moles.

What Is the Theoretical Yield of Vanadium, in Moles, That