Chapter 3.10, Problem 1RC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The possibility of exceeding percent yield over theoretical yield has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Theoretical yield:

The amount of product forms when all the limiting reactant completely reacts in a reaction is known as theoretical yield.

Percent yield:

The percentage of ratio of actual yield to that of theoretical yield is known as percent yield.

$\text{percent yield=}\text{}\frac{\text{actual yield}}{\text{theoretical yield}}\text{×100\%}$

Limiting reactant:

Limiting reactant is defined as a reactant which is totally utilized in a chemical reaction and decides when the reaction stops.