Which of the following processes could theoretically produce the maximum mass of oxygen per gram of metal salt reactant? A)2 KClO₃ → 2 KCl + 3 O₂ B)4 KO₂ + 2 CO₂ → 2 K₂CO₃ + 3 O₂ C)2 Na₂O₂ + 2 H₂SO₄ → 2 H₂O + O₂ D)2 HgO → 2 Hg + O₂ E)NaBrO₂ → NaBr + O₂

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Option A produces 3 moles of oxygen ($O_2$) per 2 moles of reactant, which is the highest yield of oxygen per mole of metal salt reactant among the given options.

Which of the Following Processes Could Theoretically Produce the Maximum