Pentacarbonyliron (Fe(CO)₅)reacts with phosphorous trifluoride (PF₃)and hydrogen, releasing carbon monoxide: Fe(CO)₅ + PF₃ + H₂ → Fe(CO)₂(PF₃)₂(H)₂ + CO (not balanced) The reaction of 5.0 mol of Fe(CO)₅ , 8.0 mol of PF₃ and 6.0 mol of H₂ will release ________ mol of CO. A)15 B)5.0 C)24 D)6.0 E)12

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From the balanced chemical equation, we see that for every Fe(CO)₅ molecule, one mole of CO is released. Therefore, the total moles of CO released will be equal to the initial moles of Fe(CO)₅ used. Therefore, the answer is 5.0 moles of CO.

Pentacarbonyliron (Fe(CO)5)reacts with Phosphorous Trifluoride (PF3)and Hydrogen, Releasing Carbon Monoxide

Pentacarbonyliron (Fe(CO)₅)reacts with Phosphorous Trifluoride (PF₃)and Hydrogen, Releasing Carbon Monoxide