The theoretical yield of a reaction is the amount of product obtained if the limiting reactant is completely converted to product. Consider the reaction: Br2(g) + Cl2(g) → 2 BrCl(g) If 11.77 g Br2 is mixed with 14.08 g Cl2, calculate the theoretical yield (g) of BrCl produced by the reaction.

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The theoretical yield of a reaction is the amount of product obtained if the limiting reactant is completely converted to product.

Consider the reaction:
Br2(g) + Cl2(g) → 2 BrCl(g)

If 11.77 g Br2 is mixed with 14.08 g Cl2, calculate the theoretical yield (g) of BrCl produced by the reaction.

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