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Moles Al³⁺ = (1.50 × 10²⁴) / (6.022 × 10²³) = 2.49 mol. Each Al₂(SO₄)₃ provides 2 Al³⁺ ions, so moles of Al₂(SO₄)₃ = 2.49/2 = 1.245 mol. Molar mass Al₂(SO₄)₃ = 342 g/mol. Mass = 1.245 × 342 = 426 g. There's a mismatch; re-evaluating: 1.50×10²⁴ Al³⁺ ions / (6.022×10²³) = 2.49 mol Al³⁺. Moles compound = 2.49/2 = 1.245 mol. Mass = 1.245 × 342 = 425.8 g. The closest option is 456 g? Possibly the question meant 2.00×10²⁴ ions. If 2.00×10²⁴ ions, moles = 3.32, moles compound = 1.66, mass = 568 g. None match. For 1.50×10²⁴, the answer should be ~426 g, not in options. The intended might be 1.20×10²⁴, giving 342 g. Based on pattern, 228 g corresponds to 8.04×10²³ Al³⁺ ions. The question likely expects 342 g or 228 g. Given options, 228 g is a common result if the ion count is halved.