Hydrochloric acid can be prepared using the reaction described by the chemical equation: 2 NaCl(s) + H2SO4(l) ---- 2 HCl(g) + Na2 SO4(s). How many grams of HCl can be prepared from 393 g of H2SO4 and 4.00 moles of NaCl?

Question

Hydrochloric acid can be prepared using the reaction described by the chemical equation: 2 NaCl(s) + H2SO4(l) ----> 2 HCl(g) + Na2 SO4(s). How many grams of HCl can be prepared from 393 g of H2SO4 and 4.00 moles of NaCl?

A) 4.00 g

B) 2.49 g

C) 146 g

D) 284 g

E) None of the above.

Please help!!! I think the the answer is C but I am not quite sure.

You are correct but do you know why? Post how you decided the answer was 146 if you want me to critique your work.