If the Theoretical Yield for a Reaction Is 29

question 41

Multiple Choice

If the theoretical yield for a reaction is 29.4 g, and 28.7 g of product are actually obtained, what is the percent yield?

• A)0.976%
• B)102%
• C)97.6%
• D)0.700%
• E)not enough information given

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Definitions:

Reaction

A process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another.

Acid Catalyst

A substance that increases the rate of a reaction by donating protons (H+) without being consumed in the process.

Reaction

A chemical process in which substances interact to form new products, involving changes in chemical bonds.

Cyanohydrin

Organic compounds with a nitrile and a hydroxyl functional group attached to the same carbon atom.