Answer:
52.2 g
Explanation:
Step 1: Write the balanced equation
3 KOH + H₃PO₄ ⟶ K₃PO₄ + 3 H₂O
Step 2: Calculate the moles corresponding to 89.7 g of KOH
The molar mass of KOH is 56.11 g/mol.
89.7 g × 1 mol/56.11 g = 1.60 mol
Step 3: Calculate the moles of H₃PO₄ needed to react with 1.60 moles of KOH
The molar ratio of KOH to H₃PO₄ is 3:1. The moles of H₃PO₄ needed are 1/3 × 1.60 mol = 0.533 mol.
Step 4: Calculate the mass corresponding to 0.533 moles of H₃PO₄
The molar mass of H₃PO₄ is 97.99 g/mol.
0.533 mol × 97.99 g/mol = 52.2 g
