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`C_(7)H_(6)O_(3) + C_(4)H_(6)O_(3) rightarrow C_(9)H_(8)O_(4)O_(2)` What is the percent yield if 0.85g of aspirin is formed in the reaction of 1.00g of salicylic acid with excess acetic anydride ? `{:("Substance", "Molar Mass"), (C_(7)H_(6)O_(3), 138.12g.mol^(-1)), (C_(4)H_(6)O_(3), 102.09g.mol^(-1)), (C_(9)H_(8)O_(4), 180.15g. mol^(-1)), (C_(2)H_(4)O_(2), 60.05g.mol^(-1)):}`A. 0.65B. 0.77C. 0.85D. 0.91 |
Answer» Correct Answer - A Mass of aspirin (theoretical) formed from 1g salicylic acid=`(180.15)/(138.12)=13.04g` `"% yield"=("Actual amount of product")/("Theoretical amount of product")xx100` `=(0.85)/(1.304)xx100=65%` |
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