A Student Runs the Reaction: LiOH + CO₂ $\rightarrow$ LiHCO₃

question 54

Multiple Choice

A student runs the reaction: LiOH + CO₂ $\rightarrow$ LiHCO₃. The reaction consumes 45.0 g LiOH and produces 72.8 g of LiHCO₃. Which of the statements concerning this reaction is true?

• A)The actual yield of the product is 72.8 g LiHCO₃.
• B)The theoretical yield of the product is 72.8 g LiHCO₃.
• C)The theoretical yield of the product is 117.8 g LiHCO₃.
• D)The percent yield of the reaction is 61.8%.

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