Which equation should the students use to calculate the percent yield?  Calculate the percent yield for Group 1 (provide your answer to 1 decimal place)  Calculate the percent yield for Group 2 (provide your answer to 1 decimal place)  Which group would you recommend repeat the experiment and why?

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After performing the synthesis of Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) in the laboratory, two groups of Organic Chemistry students obtained the following experimental results for the mass of Acetaminophen (Paracetamol):

Theortical yield for acetaminophen (Paracetamol) = 7.82g 

Group 1: 8.205 g

Group 2: 6.528 g

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  1. Which equation should the students use to calculate the percent yield? 
  2. Calculate the percent yield for Group 1 (provide your answer to 1 decimal place
  3. Calculate the percent yield for Group 2 (provide your answer to 1 decimal place
  4. Which group would you recommend repeat the experiment and why? 
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