The following unbalanced reaction summarizes the "wet process" for the synthesis of phosphoric acid.
H₂SO₄ + Ca₅F(PO₄)₃ $\rarr$ H₃PO₄ + CaSO₄ + HF
If treatment of 5.0 x 10³ kg of Ca₅F(PO₄)₃ with excess sulphuric acid gives 2.72 x 10³ kg of phosphoric acid, what is the % yield of the process?

Question

The following unbalanced reaction summarizes the "wet process" for the synthesis of phosphoric acid.
H₂SO₄ + Ca₅F(PO₄)₃

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H₃PO₄ + CaSO₄ + HF
If treatment of 5.0 x 10³ kg of Ca₅F(PO₄)₃ with excess sulphuric acid gives 2.72 x 10³ kg of phosphoric acid, what is the % yield of the process?

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Student must balance reaction.

The Following Unbalanced Reaction Summarizes the "Wet Process" for the Synthesis