Answer:
47.2 g
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's consider the following double displacement reaction.
3 FeCl₂ + 2 Na₃PO₄ → Fe₃(PO₄)₂ + 6 NaCl
The molar mass of Fe₃(PO₄)₂ is 357.48 g/mol. The moles corresponding to 44.3 g are:
44.3 g × (1 mol / 357.48 g) = 0.124 mol
The molar ratio of Fe₃(PO₄)₂ to FeCl₂ is 1:3. The moles of FeCl₂ are:
3 × 0.124 mol = 0.372 mol
The molar mass of FeCl₂ is 126.75 g/mol. The mass of FeCl₂ is:
0.372 mol × (126.75 g/mol) = 47.2 g