Which of the Following Is True About the Actual Yield

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the actual yield of a product?

• A) It is almost always less than the theoretical yield.
• B) It is always equal to the theoretical yield of the reaction.
• C) It is always greater than the theoretical yield.
• D) It is obtained from a stoichiometry calculation.
• E) It is equal to the molar mass of the product.

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Definitions:

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